Fatal Head-On Collision on George Price Highway Claims Life of 48-year-old woman

Over the holiday weekend, a woman lost her life in a road traffic incident on the George Price Highway. Around 8:45p.m. on Saturday, 48-eight-year-old, Ana Rivera and 51-year-old, Jose Aguilar were heading to Belmopan in a black Lincoln Navigator. Police say when the pair neared mile 45, Aguilar saw a red pickup truck headed directly toward him and attempted to change lanes. However, the pickup reportedly swerved in front of him, resulting in a head-on collision. Assistant Commissioner of Police Hilberto Romero says the impact killed Rivera and left the others injured. 

ACP Hilberto Romero, Officer Commanding Eastern Division: “Upon their arrival they saw a Liconln Navigator and a Ford Ranger pickup extensively damaged. Inside the Lincoln Navigator was Joshua Aguilar and Ana Rivera and inside the Ford pick up were Jerso Alcantara and Toria Duran. As a result the accident Ana Rivera succumbed to her injuries. All other persons are in stable condition. An investigation is being carried out into this report and thereafter a determination will be made if any charges will be levied.”

Rivera received severe head and body injuries and was pronounced dead at the Western Regional Hospital.