The Stann Creek District is reeling from a tragic vehicular incident that resulted in the death of 38-year-old Brandon Alex Coleman on Thursday afternoon. According to preliminary police reports, the fatal collision occurred on Big Creek Road when a Ford Explorer, operated by 65-year-old Jes Christian Bech of Monkey River Road, allegedly turned directly into the path of Coleman’s motorcycle.
Emergency responders transported Coleman to the Independence Polyclinic before transferring him to the Southern Regional Hospital, where he ultimately succumbed to his injuries. Authorities have detained Bech as investigations into the precise circumstances surrounding the accident continue.
The Coleman family is experiencing profound grief following the sudden loss. Angelina Coleman, the victim’s younger sister, recounted receiving the devastating news while at work. “He had just dropped off a relative at work and was returning home,” she shared emotionally. “This pain is unlike anything I’ve ever experienced in my life.”
Family members revealed that Coleman had been actively working on his younger brother’s house, with plans to complete the project so his sibling could move into his own home. “All his plans were abruptly cut short,” Angelina noted, adding that Coleman leaves behind a daughter he “loved immensely.”
The family has expressed additional distress over what they describe as insufficient communication from investigating authorities. “As of now, no police officials have visited our residence or provided any formal notification to the family,” Angelina stated.
Those who knew Coleman remembered him as a perpetually positive influence. “My brother was not a problem-maker—he was the sweetest person,” his sister reflected. “He consistently brought smiles to everyone around him and maintained a happy mindset, always striving to ensure the happiness of those in his presence.”