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Hall Charged
posted (August 2, 2018)
On Monday, we told you about the weekend accident in Corozal Town which claimed the life of 31 year-old Armando Witz. Well, police that they've arrested and charged the man who was driving the vehicle which knocked him down.

As we reported, at around 6:30 on Saturday evening, Witz was riding his bicycle on College road when a Kia Sorento hit him from behind. The driver sped off, and left Witz badly injured on the side of the road where he fell. Bystanders rushed him the hospital where he remained in a critical condition for over 2 days. His injures ended up claiming his life, leaving police investigate a fatal traffic accident.

Police diligently worked on leads as they got them, and on Monday, they found the Kia Sorento SUV which they believe was the vehicle which ran over Witz. The driver the vehicle has since been charged with manslaughter and failing to stop and render aid to the man who police believe he knocked down. Here is what the police say about the quick arrest:

Hall will have to present himself front of the Corozal Magistrate for his arraignment on those traffic offenses

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