Motorists Killed While Riding Tandem on Highway

In a devastating series of events, three lives were lost in separate motorcycle accidents along Belize’s highways within just a few days, leaving families in mourning and authorities scrambling to determine the causes. The first incident occurred on October 17, 2025, along the George Price Highway near Teakettle Village. Derrel Montero, 25, and Sean Armstrong were riding a motorcycle when Montero, the driver, reportedly lost control, crashing into a guardrail. Montero succumbed to his injuries, while Armstrong remains hospitalized in stable condition. Just two days later, tragedy struck again on the Hummingbird Highway. Three men—Maritso Cho, 32, Heraldo Ack, 30, and Serial Lino—were traveling tandem when the driver lost control, colliding with a guardrail at mile twenty-one. Cho and Ack died instantly, while Lino was rushed to the hospital. Preliminary investigations suggest both accidents involved loss of control and collisions with guardrails. ASP Stacy Smith provided detailed accounts of the incidents, emphasizing the ongoing investigations to uncover further details. These heartbreaking events highlight the dangers of road travel and the need for heightened safety measures.