Prominent Belizean businessman Kris Rosado made another appearance in the Belize City Magistrate’s Court today regarding the tragic traffic incident that resulted in the death of Police Officer Arcenio Cus. The court proceeding marks the latest development in a case that has drawn significant public attention since the July 28th, 2025 accident on the Phillip Goldson Highway.
During today’s hearing before the Chief Magistrate, prosecutors presented substantial evidence including detailed witness statements, photographic documentation, and video recordings contained on DVDs. The judicial process has advanced with the scheduling of a Preliminary Inquiry set for January 27th, 2026.
Rosado, who was initially arraigned on November 12th, 2025, confronts multiple serious charges: manslaughter by negligence, causing death by careless conduct, operating a vehicle without due care and attention, failing to stop and provide assistance at the accident scene, and neglecting to report the collision to authorities. The defendant currently remains free on bail secured by two sureties.
According to police investigations, the incident occurred between Miles 5 and 6 on the Philip Goldson Highway where Rosado allegedly operated his Honda Ridgeline pickup truck negligently, causing it to cross into the lane of Officer Cus who was traveling on his motorcycle. The collision proved fatal, with Officer Cus being ejected from his motorcycle and sustaining catastrophic head and abdominal trauma. Despite immediate transportation to the Karl Heusner Memorial Hospital, the officer was pronounced dead upon arrival. Subsequent post-mortem examination confirmed multiple blunt-force injuries as the cause of death, consistent with the vehicular impact.
Law enforcement officials later apprehended Rosado at his Ladyville residence, where they discovered the damaged pickup truck believed to be involved in the collision. Following legal consultation with his attorney, Rosado exercised his right to remain silent during police questioning.