YO CREEK, Orange Walk District, Wed. June 24, 2020– Carlos Chan, 25, was walking on the Yo Creek Road at about 8:00 last night when a vehicle knocked him down from behind, and the driver sped away, leaving him injured on the road. Chan received both head and body injuries, including a broken left arm.
A driver that was traveling on the road shortly after, stopped to help Chan, who was taken to the Northern Regional Hospital, where he was admitted in a serious but stable condition.
Police have begun an investigation into the hit-and-run incident, and are seeking public assistance to find the hit-and-run driver. Anyone who has information that could help police identify the driver is urged to call the Orange Walk Police Station, or 911, or 0800-922-TIPS.