**Romel Villaruel dies in fatal Chaguanas car crash**
Fatal Chaguanas car crash death of Romel Villaruel
A tragic accident unfolded on Saturday, September 2, 2025, in Chaguanas, where a collision between a car and a truck led to multiple fatalities. The incident occurred on the Uriah Butler Highway around 5:30 a.m., resulting in the deaths of two individuals and injuries to others.
The driver involved was 29-year-old Romel Villaruel from El Socorro, operating a black Hyundai Elantra with license plate PDL 7222. According to reports, his vehicle was struck head-on by a truck that failed to stop. The impact caused Villaruel to lose control, veering the car off the road before crashing into a nearby bushy area near a drain.
Eyewitnesses stated that the force of the crash sent the car sliding and overturning. Authorities confirmed that the victims included Mcreya Ramdeen, aged 21, and Ernest “Buju” Nurse, both from El Socorro. Hospital staff reported that Nurse arrived with severe head injuries, while Ramdeen was found about 15 feet away with facial trauma.
Emergency services responded swiftly to the scene, with police arriving within minutes. Medical officers pronounced both victims deceased at the location. The incident has prompted an ongoing investigation into the truck driver’s actions.
