A tragic roadway incident in Billy White Village has culminated in formal legal proceedings against a juvenile motorcyclist. San Ignacio police authorities have served a fourteen-year-old male with a Notice of Intended Prosecution following a catastrophic collision that occurred on Saturday evening around 6 p.m.
The adolescent, identified as a student residing outside the immediate village area, was operating a motorcycle along a Billy White roadway when he struck fifty-three-year-old Joel Sandoval Mendoza, a Guatemalan national who was walking roadside. Emergency medical teams from Spanish Lookout responded promptly to the scene, providing critical care before transporting the critically injured pedestrian to Western Regional Hospital.
Despite extensive medical intervention, Mendoza succumbed to his sustained injuries in the early hours of December 7th, approximately eight hours following the initial impact. The juvenile operator also received injuries during the collision, though specific details regarding his condition remain undisclosed.
Assistant Superintendent of Police Stacy Smith, serving as Staff Officer, confirmed the chronological sequence of events and the subsequent legal action. The issuance of a Notice of Intended Prosecution indicates authorities are pursuing formal charges against the minor, though specific charges remain unspecified pending further investigation. The case highlights ongoing concerns regarding road safety and juvenile vehicle operation in the region.