DR Worker Who Died in Freak Accident Identified as Michael Garcia

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DR Worker Who Died in Freak Accident Identified as Michael Garcia
Michael Alexander Garcia

A tragic accident has claimed the life of 23-year-old Michael Alexander Garcia, a Dominican Republic national and father of a three-year-old child.

According to reports, Garcia was working on a farm in Diamond Estate, located along Dam Road, when the incident occurred around 4:30 p.m. on Saturday. He was reportedly on the roof of a building when he fell through, sustaining severe head injuries.

Emergency Medical Services responded promptly and found Garcia lying in a pool of blood. Advanced Emergency Medical Technicians Marina Walker and Mekile Tonkinson are being praised for their heroic efforts in attempting to resuscitate him on the scene. Despite their intervention and continued efforts by doctors at Sir Lester Bird Medical Centre, Garcia was later pronounced dead.

The tragedy has sent shockwaves through Antigua’s Hispanic community, many of whom gathered at the hospital in grief and disbelief on Saturday evening.

Police have launched an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the accident.

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Comments (15)

  • Anonymous October 5, 2025, 7:22 AM

    So now, whenever the EMS go on a scene, their names are gonna mention? So will the doctors and nurses names be mention also for their continuous support and efforts to save and sustain life?
    Reply
    • Wondering October 5, 2025, 7:28 AM

      Exactly? That did their job, nothing extra ordinary. That’s what they left their homes to do and collect a salary/wage for. The man didn’t even survive. RIP sir
      Reply
  • To Wondering and Anonymous October 5, 2025, 7:35 AM

    Wondering and anonymous…someone died and instead of expressing sympathy you concerned about EMS worker whose names were called? Black people really backward and pathetic boy…I tell you
    Reply
    • Jussayin!!! October 5, 2025, 9:28 AM

      Ys someone died but that does not stop what they were saying. We never herd EMS workers name being called on other emergencies around the island n many of them have done it wholeheartedly. So y single out those now in this accident. That’s all Wondering n Unanimous was trying to covey. Just don’t do fir some but for #ALL!!!
      Reply
  • Antigua Surf October 5, 2025, 7:50 AM

    No man knows the hour. He probably went to work as usual and didnt come back. Why does the young die? He also has a baby. Was his life better in the spiritual realm than on earth? What about his child? Sometimes you wonder…and your mind drift…but God remains good in all things even when we don’t see and understand. Ŕip
    Reply
  • Reina October 5, 2025, 11:26 AM

    Such a young person. Such a tragic way to die. Very painful news this morning bro
    Reply
  • Apex Jones October 5, 2025, 12:16 PM

    Sorry and condolences to his family on his sudden passing. Sad
    Reply
    • Patriot October 5, 2025, 3:58 PM

      Hope his daughter doesn’t grieve too much. She is so young
      Reply
  • Shawn October 5, 2025, 1:11 PM

    Phopphhh. Waw. Not good. I him. Friendly Spanish guy. Jah. 🙏 rest in peace
    Reply
  • Lena October 5, 2025, 4:50 PM

    One thing we can say about him is that he love his family and his friends loved him. Such a great loss. Hope they find peace
    Reply
  • Jordan October 5, 2025, 5:19 PM

    Phopphhh. Waw. Not good. I him. Friendly Spanish guy. Jah. 🙏 rest in peace
    Reply
  • Informed citizen October 5, 2025, 11:01 PM

    My condolences to the family
    Reply
  • Gina October 6, 2025, 2:20 AM

    May the Lord comfort his family and give them peace during this difficult time. God bless his soul.
    Reply
  • Maki October 6, 2025, 12:15 PM

    Not the kind of news we want to wake up to. RIP Garcia
    Reply
  • Ben Simmons October 6, 2025, 12:46 PM

    I cry with the Hispanic community today. This boy was a nice person. RIP
    Reply

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