Authorities in Cayo District are conducting a thorough investigation into a fatal motorcycle collision that resulted in the death of a young woman on Tuesday morning. The incident occurred approximately at 6:15 a.m. in Santa Familia Village, where emergency responders discovered 23-year-old Esmeralda Chi fatally injured beside her damaged Lifan motorcycle.
According to official reports from the Belize Police Department, officers arrived at the scene after receiving alerts about a female body spotted in the area. ASP Stacy Smith, Staff Officer, confirmed that Chi was found unresponsive with significant facial injuries on her right side. The motorcycle displayed substantial front-end damage, indicating a severe impact.
Critical details surrounding the accident remain undetermined, with investigators examining all potential contributing factors. Notably, preliminary findings suggest the victim was not wearing protective headgear at the time of the crash, as no helmet was discovered at the scene—a common correlation in fatal motorcycle incidents.
The investigation continues as authorities work to reconstruct the events leading to this tragic loss. The community of Santa Familia mourns the premature passing of Esmeralda Chi, whose death highlights ongoing road safety concerns in the region. Police officials urge anyone with relevant information to come forward as they pursue all investigative avenues to determine the exact cause of this devastating accident.