A devastating road traffic incident in the Bexon community has resulted in the tragic death of 37-year-old Kelvin Eugene, intensifying urgent calls for enhanced road safety awareness across Saint Lucia.
The Royal Saint Lucia Police Force confirmed that their Road Safety and Traffic Investigations unit received an emergency alert approximately at noon on January 19. Law enforcement personnel dispatched to Marc Road, Bexon, determined through initial assessments that the fatal crash involved a direct collision between a truck and a motorcycle.
Emergency medical services transported the solitary motorcycle operator to Owen King European Hospital (OKEU) for urgent treatment. Despite medical intervention, attending physicians subsequently pronounced him deceased. Official authorities have scheduled a post-mortem examination to ascertain the precise cause of death.
In an official communique, police authorities issued a strong advisory urging all motorists to exercise extreme vigilance during transit and maintain strict adherence to traffic regulations governing road usage and vehicle operation.
The sudden demise has plunged family members and the broader Bexon community into profound grief. In an emotional tribute to St. Lucia Times, a close relative memorialized Eugene as an individual possessing ‘a loving and kind-hearted nature,’ disclosing that he remained conscious upon hospital arrival before succumbing to his injuries.
Local residents expressed collective shock and sorrow regarding the tragedy. Andrauas, a community representative, characterized the deceased as ‘exceptionally good to everybody’ while emphasizing the critical importance of shared road safety responsibility. He emphasized the necessity for defensive driving practices, noting that operators must drive conscientiously both for themselves and others sharing the roadways.