A tragic traffic accident in Belmopan has led to the death of 18-year-old Jonni Cano, a student from the Stann Creek District, and left another student, Jamin Patt, hospitalized. The incident occurred on October 16 at approximately 5:20 p.m. at the intersection of Saint Jude and Saint Matthews Streets in the San Martin area. A Westline bus collided with a Skygo motorcycle carrying the two students, ejecting both from the vehicle. While Cano succumbed to his injuries at the Western Regional Hospital, Patt is reported to be in stable condition. Assistant Superintendent of Police Stacy Smith stated that no alcohol testing has been conducted, but video footage of the crash has been recovered to aid the investigation. Jonathan Estrada, a 23-year-old bus driver from San Ignacio Town, has been issued a Notice of Intended Prosecution as the investigation continues.
