Joshua Alexander
The Dominican community in Antigua and Barbuda and also in Wesley, are in mourning following the tragic death of 23-year-old Joshua Alexander, who was killed in a scooter crash early Sunday morning on Popeshead Street in St. John’s.
Residents of the neighbouring island took to social media throughout the day, expressing shock, heartbreak, and disbelief at the sudden loss.
Dozens of posts described Alexander as a warm, humble young man whose passing has left friends and relatives devastated. Many shared memories, photos, and prayers, calling the news “unreal” and “painful beyond words.”
The scooter which Alexander was riding
Alexander, originally from the Commonwealth of Dominica and residing in Light Foot, Antigua, died after reportedly losing control of his black scooter around 2:00 a.m.
He collided with a wall and the eastern sidewalk near Pita Pocket, sustaining severe injuries.
Emergency Medical Services responded, but no signs of life were detected.
A medical doctor pronounced him dead at 3:16 a.m.
Police have extended condolences to his family and say the investigation into the fatal collision is ongoing.
Condolences to the family
Young men, please slow down. One mistake can cost a life. This is heartbreaking
The outpouring of love shows how much he meant to people
The whole Dominican community in Antigua and back home grieving today
Scooters are becoming more common, but the roads aren’t getting any safer. Every fatal crash is another reminder that we’re not dealing with simple accidents, we’re dealing with preventable problems.
Saw the video of this accident! It’s apparent he was speeding with another biker, and his bike went into the gutter which caused him to lose speed. You came to another country just to lose your life? We need to do better than this as adults and as humans! Risking our lives should not be the case at all
This loss hit the diaspora hard. Shows how connected we all are across the islands