And tonight two men are dead following a road traffic accident on the Thomas Vincent Ramos highway on Saturday night. The multiple-vehicle collision between 2 motorcycles and 3 vehicles resulted in the death of 51-year-old Customs Officer Willie Cruz and civilian Elmer Cal. Police explained what led to the multiple fatality:
ASP Stacy Smith, Staff Officer
"The investigation commenced on Saturday 30th May 2026, when police in Independence were advised of a fatal road traffic accident on Thomas Vincent Ramos Highway in the vicinity of the Punta Gorda Junction. The responding officers reported that upon their arrival, they observed two motorcycles and three vehicles, all of which showed signs of damage. The officers also observed the unresponsive bodies of 51-year-old Willie Cruz, a Belizean customs officer of Independence Village, and 26-year-old Elmer Cal, a Belizean laborer of Redbank Village. What the preliminary investigation suggests is that there was a collision, an initial collision, between the Mazda Tribute, which was being driven by Andy August, and a motorcycle being driven by Elmer Cal. This collision caused Cal to be flung from the cycle, and it is reported that Mr. August stopped his vehicle and went out to check on Mr. Cal. While Mr. August's vehicle was stationary on the road, it is reported that Mr. Cruz, who was traveling on a motorcycle, collided into the open door of Mr. Argus's vehicle, which caused him to be flung, and both of these gentlemen succumbed to the injuries that sustained. Police have since issued a Notice of Intended Prosecution to Mr. Andy August as the investigation continues."
