A tragic road incident late Friday night has left the nation reeling after the lifeless body of a woman, identified as Annette Huggins, also known as Annie Huggins, was discovered in a wrecked SUV at the bottom of an embankment in the Gorse area. The heartbreaking discovery has cast a pall of grief over the communities of Owia and London, Sandy Bay, where Huggins was well known and loved.
According to preliminary reports from local law enforcement, the fatal accident occurred sometime Friday night. The vehicle involved — a grey Suzuki Escudo, registration number PL804 — reportedly veered off the road under still-unclear circumstances, plunging over an embankment in a remote part of Gorse. Huggins was found in the front passenger seat, unresponsive and suffering from visible trauma.
Police have stated that head injuries are believed to have caused her death, though a formal autopsy will be conducted to determine the exact cause. At this point, investigators are working to reconstruct the sequence of events that led to the fatal crash. They have yet to confirm the direction in which the vehicle was traveling or the exact point at which it lost control and left the road.
The driver of the SUV, a man reportedly from Belmont, has not been publicly identified, and his condition and whereabouts remain uncertain. Police have not released any further information regarding whether the driver sustained injuries, fled the scene, or remains in custody. As such, the full circumstances surrounding the tragedy remain the subject of an active and ongoing investigation.
News of Huggins’ untimely death has sent shockwaves through her home community of Owia and beyond. Friends and family members have described her as a warm, kind-hearted woman with a gentle spirit. Many knew her affectionately as “Annie,” and she was often praised for her quiet strength and caring nature.
As authorities continue their work, calls have been made for increased road safety awareness and infrastructure improvements in the area, which is known for its narrow roads, blind corners, and steep drops — conditions that have contributed to serious accidents in the past.
The Royal St. Vincent and the Grenadines Police Force (RSVGPF) is urging anyone with information about the crash, or who may have seen the vehicle before or after the incident, to come forward to assist with the investigation. Authorities are also expected to question the driver more thoroughly once his status is confirmed.
In the meantime, tributes are pouring in on social media, where many are expressing condolences to the Huggins family and reflecting on the fragility of life. As the nation grapples with yet another tragic road fatality, the memory of Annette “Annie” Huggins will be held close by those who knew and loved her.
Funeral arrangements are expected to be announced in the coming days.