And, police say that the driver was assaulted at the scene. They gave us their account:...
ACP Joseph Myvette - Head of NCIB
"On Saturday around 9pm, Santa Cruz police in the Stann Creek District was called to an area between miles 20-21 on the Southern Highway, where they observe the lifeless body of a Hispanic male later identified as Jose Marquez, 16 years and not too far away from his body was a bicycle with extensive damages. One William Burke reported to police that he was south bound when he knocked down Marquez from behind. As a result, he drove directly to the police station where he handed in himself and made the report."
Reporter
"We have heard reports that there was an altercation of some sort?"
ACP Joseph Myvette - Head of NCIB
"Yes, as a result of that I believe he was assaulted and he had to move towards the station where he handed himself into the police and was brought back to the scene. The cyclist was more towards the edge of the road. He was not in the middle of the road as the impact threw him some 20-25 feet off the side of the main highway."
We'll keep following up on the charges…
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