Stéphane's Sister Killed in an Accident: "His Fiancée Jobelle Was the Light of His Life"
Stéphane Coulon, a resident of Saint-Hubert, tragically lost his life on Wednesday, December 3, in a collision between his motorcycle and a truck in Deux-Bras, Rose-Belle. At just 27 years old, he was on his way to pick up his engagement ring that day, with the ceremony scheduled just two weeks later.
A Future Shattered Days Before Engagement
"He was going to pick up his engagement ring," shares his younger sister, Melissa Arnachellum, visibly shaken. For Stéphane Coulon, that Wednesday was meant to be just another day. He would never return.
The young man had built a stable life after a difficult breakup. "He had said he never wanted to marry again. He had suffered too much," recounts Melissa.
Then Jobelle entered his life. A hairdresser at a salon in Palma, this young woman restored his faith in love. "Jobelle was a light in his life. She gave him confidence again," Melissa explains.
The couple had been together for two years. They had already purchased their clothes for the engagement, and their wedding was planned for 2027.
A Hardworking Individual Building His Future
Stéphane Coulon 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 a lot of work. He was looking to advance in life," a close friend recalls.
Above the family home, the young man had already started building his future home, intended to welcome his future wife. "He said he just needed to furnish it. He wanted Jobelle to feel at home from day one," Melissa remembers.
Stéphane saved every rupee to fund the ring, the ceremony, and the wedding in 2027. The entire year of 2026 was to be dedicated to preparations. "He didn’t want to ask anyone for help. He wanted to take care of everything himself," adds his sister.
A Family United in Grief
Melissa Arnachellum was particularly close to the couple. With her husband, they regularly shared meals, walks, and family outings. "We formed a small group. We laughed a lot," she says.
The tragedy occurred on Wednesday afternoon. Stéphane Coulon took his motorcycle to pick up the engagement ring. He was struck by a truck. The driver of the heavy vehicle has been arrested. Law enforcement intervened to calm the crowd at the scene.
"One Second is Enough to Destroy a Family"
For Melissa Arnachellum, this tragedy must raise awareness. "When you are behind the wheel, you hold someone’s life in your hands. One second is enough to destroy a family," she declares.
The young woman emphasizes her brother’s caution. "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 cannot accept the loss of her partner. She speaks of Stéphane in the present tense and keeps the ring he never got to collect, along with the clothes bought for the engagement.
"If telling what happened can prevent another family from going through this, then I will tell his story as many times as necessary," concludes Melissa Arnachellum.