ST. CROIX, U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — The Virgin Islands Police Department’s Traffic
Investigation Bureau (TIB) is investigating a fatal two-vehicle collision that occurred early
Saturday morning, October 17, 2026, near the intersection of Queen Mary Highway (Route
70) and East Airport Road (Route 64), in the vicinity of Estate Castle Burke.
At approximately 4:54 a.m., the 911 Emergency Call Center dispatched TIB detectives to the
scene to investigate the collision.
Preliminary investigation indicates that a black Acura was traveling northbound on East
Airport Road while a white Toyota RAV4 was traveling eastbound on Queen Mary Highway
when the two vehicles collided.
The operator of the Toyota RAV4, identified as 22-year-old Jeralys M. Guzman by a family
member, was pronounced dead at the scene by responding paramedics.
The RAV4’s front-seat passenger was transported to Juan F. Luis Hospital and is reported to
be in critical condition. The two occupants of the Acura were also transported to the hospital,
where they were treated for non-life-threatening injuries.
The investigation remains ongoing. Additional information will be released as it becomes
available.
The Virgin Islands Police Department extends its condolences to the family and loved ones of
the deceased and wishes those injured a recovery.