A fatal accident involving a dump truck has left a community in mourning in Santa Marta Village, Orange Walk District. The tragic incident occurred on the evening of November 5, 2025, around 8 p.m. along the Old Northern Highway. According to preliminary reports, 36-year-old Nelson Pech was maneuvering his dump truck, which he had parked earlier, when he noticed his brother signaling him from behind. Upon stopping and exiting the vehicle, Pech and his brother discovered the lifeless body of Julio Flota, a 67-year-old local resident, lying face down with severe injuries to his head and arms. Emergency services were called, and Flota was rushed to the Regional Hospital morgue, where he was pronounced dead shortly before 10 p.m. Authorities are currently investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident, which has raised concerns about road safety in the area. The community is grappling with the loss of a beloved member, as police work to determine the exact cause of the accident.