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Mennonite Driver Ran Into Canal
posted (April 29, 2019)
At the top of the news, we told you about the triple fatality on the San Antonio road. Well, there was another fatal accident in the Orange Walk District - this one near Blue Creek village. It claimed the life of a Mennonite man, Heinrich Reimer. This accident happened early Sunday morning and in this case, his vehicle also plunged into a canal in that area. Here is what police had to say.

ACP Marco Vidal, Commander of Operations
"Henrich Reimer, 35 years old mechanic of Blue Creek was driving his red in colour Toyota pickup from the direction of San Felipe heading towards Blue Creek Village when he lost control and ended inside a canal with his four wheels up again. Mr. Reimer is a Mennonite; he as inside the vehicle and appeared dead at the time. He was later pronounced dead by the doctor at the Northern Regional Hospital."

Reporter
"Any further details you can provide in this case? What may have caused the accident?"

ACP Marco Vidal
"Whatever I say would be speculation. I can say that the driving. The investigation will reveal if he was speeding or if he was under the influence. He doesn't appear to have been wearing seatbelts either."

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