ROYAL POLICE FORCE OF ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA
Office of Strategic Communications (STRATCOM)
MEDIA RELEASEFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Police Investigate Fatal Traffic Collision on Popeshead Street
St. John’s, Antigua and Barbuda, Sunday, November 30, 2025
Police are investigating a fatal traffic collision that occurred around 2:00 a.m. on Sunday, November 30, on Popeshead Street in the vicinity of Pita Pocket.
The deceased has been identified as 23-year-old Joshua Alexander of Light Foot, who was the rider of a black scooter.
Preliminary reports indicate that Alexander was travelling from north to south along Popeshead Street at a high speed, when he apparently lost control of the scooter and collided with a wall and sidewalk on the eastern side of the road.He sustained multiple injuries to his body as a result of the impact.
Emergency Medical Services arrived on the scene and conducted an assessment, during which no signs of life were detected. A medical doctor officially pronounced him dead at 3:16 a.m.
The police extend condolences to the family and loved ones of the deceased during this difficult time. The investigation is ongoing.
