A devastating pre-dawn incident on Popeshead Street in St. John’s has resulted in the tragic death of Joshua Alexander, a 23-year-old Dominican national residing in Light Foot. The fatal collision occurred approximately at 2:00 AM on Sunday when Alexander’s black scooter reportedly veered out of control, striking a concrete wall and adjacent sidewalk in close proximity to the Pita Pocket establishment.
Emergency response teams arriving at the scene discovered no vital signs from the victim. Medical professionals subsequently formally pronounced Alexander deceased at 3:16 AM despite resuscitation efforts. The Royal Police Force of Antigua has initiated a comprehensive investigation into the circumstances surrounding the accident, though preliminary evidence suggests no other vehicles were involved in the incident.
The tragedy has triggered profound mourning within Dominican expatriate communities across both Antigua and Wesley, where Alexander was recognized as a vibrant young member. Law enforcement authorities have publicly extended their deepest sympathies to the grieving family while continuing their examination of contributing factors that might have led to the loss of control. The investigation remains active as officials work to determine whether road conditions, mechanical failure, or other elements played a role in this fatal outcome.