A fatal traffic collision has left a 44-year-old resident of Antigua and Barbuda dead, triggering an official investigation by local law enforcement. The Royal Police Force of Antigua and Barbuda confirmed the victim as Shomari Ajamu Charles, a Longfords native, in an official media statement published on Tuesday, October 6, 2026.
Emergency responders were dispatched to the accident site just before midday on Monday, October 5, following reports of a single-vehicle crash on a minor side road at Dry Hill, located near the former home of Asot Michael. According to preliminary accounts from the police, Charles was operating a Hyundai Tucson SUV traveling in a northbound direction along the route when he lost control of the vehicle.
The vehicle veered off the eastern edge of the roadway, crashed through a wire perimeter fence, and came to a stop after flipping completely onto its roof. When officers arrived at the scene, Charles was found unresponsive. Local Emergency Medical Services teams quickly transported the injured driver to the Sir Lester Bird Medical Centre for urgent care. However, medical professionals pronounced him dead at approximately 12:33 p.m. that same day.
As of Tuesday, the exact chain of events that led to the crash remains undetermined, and law enforcement has launched a full investigation to piece together the circumstances of the incident. In a statement following the tragedy, the Police Administration extended its deepest condolences to Charles’ immediate family, extended relatives, and friends, noting that the community stands with them as they navigate this devastating loss.
Alongside its announcement of the fatality, the police force issued a renewed public appeal to all motorists across the country. Authorities reminded drivers to maintain constant focus and care while using public roads, adhere to posted speed limits, and prioritize driving habits that protect all people sharing the roadway, including pedestrians, cyclists, and other drivers.