Police News Update: Choiseul Fatal Accident Victim Identified
CHOISEUL, St Lucia – June 3, 2025 – Choiseul Fatal Accident Victim Identified as 24-year-old Daniel Auguste, following the deadly collision that occurred at La Fargue, Choiseul on Saturday, May 31, 2025. The Royal Saint Lucia Police Force officially confirmed the victim’s identity as part of their ongoing investigation into the fatal crash involving a buggy and an SUV.
The tragic accident, originally reported by Unitedpac St Lucia News, occurred around 10:06 p.m. when officers from the Choiseul Police Station responded to reports of the collision. Preliminary investigations revealed that two motor vehicles, a buggy and an SUV, were involved. Two individuals were transported to St. Jude Hospital for medical treatment.
Despite emergency efforts, Auguste later succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead by a medical practitioner. The condition of the second victim remains undisclosed. A post-mortem examination has been scheduled to determine the exact cause of death.
In the aftermath of the accident, Parliamentary Representative for Choiseul, Hon. Bradley Felix, extended his condolences to the grieving family in a statement posted to his official Facebook page.
“A promising young man, full of drive and dreams… Daniel truly understood the meaning of hustle and brought joy to it with ease… Always with a smile. Always on the move… Gone too soon Dano… To his mother Merlissa and the entire family of Morne Jacques… My deepest sympathies. May comfort find you in this time of sorrow,” Bradly Felix stated.
The collision gained widespread attention as videos of the crash scene quickly circulated across social media platforms, showing the wreckage and emergency responders at work. The tragic accident has once again raised concerns about road safety across St Lucia.
In a public advisory, the Royal Saint Lucia Police Force urged motorists to exercise greater caution while operating vehicles and to comply fully with the laws governing road usage and traffic regulations.
Fatal road incidents continue to present ongoing public safety challenges on the island. In a separate incident, a vehicle crash in Barre Denis recently left several individuals hospitalized after a car crashed into a private residence, further underscoring the urgent need for road safety enforcement.
The police investigation into the fatal Choiseul accident remains ongoing as authorities work to piece together the full circumstances of the collision.
Unitedpac St Lucia News will continue to monitor developments and provide updates as additional information becomes available.
