A devastating traffic incident on Staten Island, New York, has left a close-knit family reeling in grief and pushing for answers after a 72-year-old immigrant from Belize lost his life in a collision with a public transit bus on May 15. Leton Meyers, a long-time Staten Island resident originally from Burrell Boom, Belize, died after he fell into the roadway as an MTA bus pulled away from a scheduled stop, and was run over by the vehicle’s rear tires. Official preliminary investigators have outlined this basic sequence of events, but Meyers’ relatives say critical context and undisclosed details about the fatal incident remain out of public view. They are now calling on the Metropolitan Transportation Authority, the state agency that oversees New York’s public bus and rail network, to deliver full transparency and answer pressing questions about how the tragedy was allowed to happen. Those who knew Meyers describe him as a warm, generous and skilled technician who built a meaningful life in New York after relocating from his Central American hometown. A well-respected figure in his local community, he made a habit of opening his home to anyone in need of shelter or support. His death has completely upended his family, relatives said in a statement shared following the incident. “His death has shattered our family,” they shared, asking for support as they grieve and push for accountability. Meyers is survived by his wife, two adult children, and one granddaughter. His granddaughter has spoken publicly about her desire to see her grandfather remembered for the full, kind life he lived, rather than the tragic circumstances of his passing. To cover mounting funeral expenses and allow the family to lay Meyers to rest with the dignity he deserves, relatives have launched a public crowdfunding campaign on the GoFundMe platform. As the family navigates the overwhelming pain of their unexpected loss, their call for transparency remains the core of their effort to honor Meyers’ legacy.