A devastating early-morning collision on Mahogany Street in Belize City has left three people dead, including 23-year-old Allan Arnold, and shattered his family, who are now calling for a transparent, thorough investigation into the circumstances of the crash. The incident unfolded at approximately 2 a.m. on Sunday, involving at least two motorcycles. Arnold and another rider, Darwin Monroy, were killed instantly upon impact, while a third victim later died from their injuries at Karl Heusner Memorial Hospital, the only tertiary public hospital in the country.
Allan Arnold Jr., the older brother of the deceased, spoke publicly about the family’s agony just days after the crash, revealing that this tragedy comes on the heels of another devastating loss: the family already lost a different sibling just two years prior. Arnold Jr. explained that he first learned of his brother’s death after a relative based in the United States contacted him with the devastating news. In a heartbreaking twist, he had spent quality time with his younger brother just 24 hours before the fatal collision.
Against early unconfirmed speculation that reckless riding may have contributed to the crash, Arnold Jr. pushed back to share what he knows about his brother’s relationship with motorcycling. While his younger brother was a self-described motorcycle enthusiast who loved the open road, Arnold Jr. emphasized that he was an exceptionally cautious rider who strictly avoided alcohol before getting on his bike and never engaged in dangerous stunts. “He has no drink. He’s a loving, funny guy,” Arnold Jr. told reporters, his voice breaking as he remembered the sibling he called “my baby brother.”
As the community processes the triple fatality, Arnold’s family has made clear that their top priority right now is getting answers. They are calling on local law enforcement and traffic investigators to leave no stone unturned in their examination of the crash scene, witness statements, and any other evidence that could explain exactly what led to the collision. “I do hope they find out the truth… I want to really do the investigation good,” Arnold Jr. said. “They take my little brother from me. And that’s my baby brother they take away.”
Local authorities have not yet released a preliminary report on the crash, and no updates have been shared on whether any additional factors such as poor road conditions, mechanical failure, or other drivers were involved in the incident.