Stéphane's Sister Speaks After His Tragic Accident: 'His Fiancée Jobelle Was the Light of His Life'

Stéphane Coulon, a resident of Saint-Hubert, lost his life on Wednesday, December 3, in a collision between his motorcycle and a truck in Deux-Bras, Rose-Belle. At 27 years old, he was supposed to pick up his engagement ring that day, with the ceremony scheduled two weeks later.

A Future Shattered Days Before the Engagement

"He was going to collect his engagement ring," shares his younger sister, Melissa Arnachellum, visibly shaken. For Stéphane, that Wednesday was meant to be just another day, but he would never return. The young man had built a stable life after a difficult breakup. "He said he never wanted to marry again. He had suffered too much," Melissa recalls.

Then Jobelle came into his life. A hairstylist at a salon in Palma, she restored his faith in love. "Jobelle was a light in his life. She gave him back his confidence," explains Melissa.

The couple had been together for two years and had already purchased their outfits for the engagement. Their wedding was planned for 2027.

A Hardworking Individual Building His Future

Stéphane worked as a sugarcane planter in the mornings and took on jobs in vegetable fields in the afternoons. He also accompanied his father, Benjamin, on hare hunting trips. "He was a guy who never had money to spare. He was looking to advance in life," says a close friend.

Above the family home, he had already built his future dwelling, intended to welcome his future wife. "He said it just needed to be furnished. He wanted Jobelle to feel at home from day one," Melissa remembers.

Stéphane saved every rupee to pay for the ring, the ceremony, and the wedding in 2027, planning for all of 2026 to be dedicated to preparations. "He didn’t want to ask anyone for help. He wanted to handle everything himself," adds his sister.

A Family United in Grief

Melissa Arnachellum was particularly close to the couple. With her husband, they often shared meals, walks, and family outings. "We formed a small group. We laughed a lot," she says.

The tragedy occurred on Wednesday afternoon when Stéphane took his motorcycle to retrieve the engagement ring. He was hit by a truck. The driver of the heavy vehicle has been arrested, and law enforcement intervened to calm the crowd present at the scene.

"A Second is Enough to Destroy a Family"

For Melissa Arnachellum, this tragedy should raise awareness. "When you are behind the wheel, you hold someone's life in your hands. A second is enough to destroy a family," she asserts. The young woman emphasizes her brother’s cautious nature. "Stéphane was not someone who lived dangerously. He respected the road. He was careful."

His father, Benjamin, remains silent in the face of the tragedy. His mother, Sarojini, feels "destroyed." Jobelle struggles to accept the loss of her partner, speaking of Stéphane in the present tense and keeping the ring he was never able to retrieve, along with the outfits bought for their engagement.

"If telling what happened can prevent another family from experiencing this, then I will tell his story as many times as it takes," concludes Melissa Arnachellum.