Trinidad: Woman, 35, dies after being struck by Police vehicle in Barataria

Trinidad and Tobago: A woman lost her life after being struck by a police vehicle driven by the officers along the Priority Bus Route near Silver Mill, Barataria. This incident took place on Tuesday night 10th November, 2026. The deceased is identified as Teneille Kimberly Villafana, a 35 year old woman, whose address is yet to be known.

According to the reports by Trinidad and Tobago Police Service, post 8pm the officers based at the San Juan Police Station were travelling west along the (PBR) when the incident happened. Upon reaching the vicinity of Nanan Street, Aranjuez.

Police reported that the area was “poorly lit” when the victim met with the accident, Teneille was dressed in dark shade clothing and was flung several yards before crash landing on the roadway. She passed away moments later after the crash.

The officers present at the scene contacted the Emergency Health Services, but Teneille sustained injuries and was soon declared dead by the District Medical Officer.

After the incident, police commissioner Allister Guevarro warned anyone found to be responsible for this mishap would face the courts. Guevarro provided a brief update during the press conference at the Police Administration Building in Port of Spain.

The commissioner refused to disclose any further details related to the incident. “The only update I can give you is that an investigation is ongoing and if there’s any wrongdoing, those who are found culpable will also face the courts,” he said.

Guevarro has not been able to identify anyone who may have been involved in the incident. The records state that “Villafana’s death brings the number of road fatalities for 2026 to 76, compared with 104 for the corresponding period in 2025.” and the police official has advised people to be very cautious while travelling at night due to these occurrences. As “Life doesn't have a reset button. Drive safe!”