By Breaking Belize News Staff: Police are searching for a red SUV believed to have been involved in a fatal hit-and-run that claimed the life of 49-year-old Anthony Thompson along the George Price Highway on Friday, November 6.
According to police, officers from the Roaring Creek area responded to reports of a road traffic accident at approximately 6:00 p.m. between Miles 48 and 49 of the highway.
Upon arrival, they discovered the unresponsive body of a man who was subsequently identified as Thompson.
Preliminary investigations revealed that Thompson had been walking in an east-to-west direction along the left side of the road when he was struck by a red SUV.
The vehicle reportedly fled the scene without stopping.
Police confirmed during Monday’s press briefing that investigators have since obtained surveillance footage which has assisted them in identifying a vehicle of interest.
Authorities are now attempting to locate that vehicle as part of their investigation.
No arrests have been announced, and police have not yet disclosed the identity of the driver.
Investigations continue.
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By Breaking Belize News Staff: Police are searching for a red SUV believed to have been involved in a fatal hit-and-run that claimed the life of 49-year-old Anthony Thompson along the George Price Highway on Friday, November 6. According to police, officers from the Roaring Creek area responded to reports of a road traffic accident
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