A celebratory occasion transformed into profound tragedy in Stann Creek District when Pastor Julian Bol, 53, lost his life in a catastrophic highway accident while en route to his son’s wedding preparations. The fatal incident occurred during the early hours of Saturday morning as Bol departed Maya Mopan Village to collect catering staff for the imminent nuptial ceremony.
According to official police reports provided by ASP Stacy Smith, the collision transpired approximately at 4:35 a.m. along the Thomas Vincent Highway near San Juan Village. Investigative findings indicate that Bol’s blue passenger van collided with a detached wooden structure that had become dislodged from a transport trailer traveling in convoy formation.
The transport operation, consisting of multiple vehicles moving southbound toward Independence Village, reportedly attempted to alert oncoming traffic through visual signals. Witness accounts from the lead driver confirm attempts to warn approaching vehicles through headlight flashing maneuvers before the audible impact occurred.
Police personnel arriving at the scene discovered the extensively damaged passenger van approximately 800 feet from the dislocated wooden house in a pine ridge area. Tragically, Pastor Bol was pronounced deceased at the scene, presumably from immediate impact forces. A thirteen-year-old minor accompanying the pastor remarkably sustained no physical injuries.
Authorities have initiated comprehensive investigations to determine regulatory compliance regarding the transportation permit conditions for the oversized load. The tragic incident has left the community and bereaved family grappling with profound loss during what was anticipated as a joyous celebration.