A festive celebration turned to tragedy in the Spanish Lookout community on December 24, 2025, when a young motorcyclist lost his life in a single-vehicle accident. Emil Choma, aged 21, succumbed to fatal injuries after losing control of his Lifan motorcycle and colliding with a fence near Universal Hardware.
According to ASP Stacy Smith, Staff Officer and police spokesperson, authorities were alerted to the incident at approximately 10:00 PM. Upon arrival at the scene, responding officers discovered Choma’s unresponsive body approximately eight feet from his extensively damaged motorcycle.
Preliminary investigation indicates that Choma was traveling through Spanish Lookout en route to Duck Run Village when the accident occurred. The precise circumstances that caused the rider to lose control of his vehicle remain under active investigation by local law enforcement.
The Christmas Eve fatality marks another tragic loss on Belizean roadways, highlighting ongoing concerns about road safety. Community members have expressed condolences to the Choma family while awaiting further details from the official police investigation. The case continues to be processed as a fatal traffic accident with no immediate indications of other vehicles being involved.