Cubans on social networks identified the young couple who lost their lives on Thursday in a traffic accident that occurred on Boyeros Avenue in Havana, when theThe motorcycle they were riding on hit a tractor that crossed in front of them..
The victims wereErick Ramayo, who was the only son of his family and was dedicated to jewelry, and his girlfriend,Susana Milanés, graduated from music conservatories on the double bass instrument, and who had a business selling bracelets hand-woven by her.
Friends and relatives mourned the tragic event.
Erick and Susana died on Boyeros Avenue, in the section of the Primero de Mayo district, shortly before reaching Santiago de las Vegas.
According to witnesses of the event,He was driving the motorcycle and died at the scene. The girl died before reaching the hospital..
Members of the Facebook group "BUS & TRUCK ACCIDENTS for more experience and fewer victims!" They indicated that the driver of the tractor – who supposedly committed an infraction and crossed the avenue – fled.
"The culprit of the accident was the driver of atractor that made an improper turn, crossing in front of the motorcycle and then fled"commented one Internet user.
Another said he was detained near the May Day market, a little less than a kilometer from the scene of the accident.
Cuba registered6,965 traffic accidents between January and October 2023, an increase of 12.8% compared to the same period of the previous year, according to official figures.
The almost 7 thousand accidents that occurred in the first ten months of this year left the balance of562 dead and 5,643 injured.
The head of the specialized traffic body of the General Directorate of the National Revolutionary Police, Colonel Roberto Rodríguez, mentioned among the main causes of the accidents: excessive speed, distractions and violation of the right of way, in addition to technical and Do not use a helmet or seat belt.
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