Quick Info
| Nationality | American |
|---|---|
| Birthplace | Springfield, Ohio, USA |
| Date of Death | 31/08/2026 |
Latest News about Pierre Damas Bel
A funeral for Pierre Damas Bel was held on Saturday at St. John's Missionary Baptist Church in Springfield, with services conducted in English and Haitian. The gathering drew family, friends and members of Springfield's Haitian community, and the death prompted renewed calls for changes to immigration policy.
Pierre Damas Bel, a 20-year-old Springfield man and Wright State University student, died after being struck by a tractor-trailer on Interstate 70 westbound in Clark County, Ohio. Police said he had parked on the right shoulder before walking into the westbound lanes, and the highway was closed for about three hours during the investigation. The Ohio State Highway Patrol later ruled the death an apparent suicide, while his family disputes that finding.
Do you like Pierre Damas Bel?
You can vote only once.
80% like · 20% dislike
Bio/Wiki
| Community | Haitian immigrant living in Springfield, Ohio |
|---|---|
| Immigration status | Entered the United States legally in 2024; status affected after temporary protected status for Haitian nationals ended in July 2026 |
| Death | Died on 31/08/2026 on Interstate 70 westbound in Clark County, Ohio, near Harmony Township, after being struck by a tractor-trailer |
| Official finding | Ohio State Highway Patrol ruled the death an apparent suicide |
| Family position | Family disputes the suicide ruling and has requested proof that the death was intentional |
Educational Qualification(s)
| High school | Springfield High School, honor roll graduate (Class of 2026) |
|---|---|
| University | Wright State University, freshman who entered on 24/08/2026 |
| Field of study | Neuroscience, with goal of attending medical school |
| Scholarship | Recipient of the Award of Excellence scholarship |
Personal Life
| Activities | Member of the National Honor Society and MJROTC program at Springfield High School; played varsity boys soccer for the Springfield Wildcats |
|---|
Family
| Father | Pierre Ronal Bel |
|---|---|
| Siblings | Eldest of three siblings |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Reportedly a 20-year-old from Springfield, Ohio. | |
| 2. Died after being struck by a semi-truck on I-70 in Clark County, Ohio. | |
| 3. His name appeared in a Springfield High National Honor Society induction list. | |
| 4. His funeral was held at St. John's Missionary Baptist Church in Springfield on 03/10/2026. |
