Tragic Collision on Stann Creek Valley Road Claims Life of Taxi Driver Leonardo Arzu

A taxi driver was killed this morning in a collision on the Stann Creek Valley Road.  Just after seven o’clock, 24-year-old, Israel Polanco, was driving on the highway heading towards the six miles junction when he collided into 57-year-old, Leonardo Arzu who was also on a motorcycle.  Love News understands that Arzu was exiting the Xaibel Service Station compound when the collision occurred.  Polanco sustained bruises and abrasions to the lower back and both arms.  Meanwhile, Arzu sustained severe injuries to the right leg, chest and head.  He was pronounced dead at 7:54 this morning at the Southern Regional Hospital.  Love News understands that Polanco is a laborer of Melinda Road while Arzu is a taxi driver of Sarawee Village, Stann Creek District.