A 21-year-old Cuban, identified as Camilo Puig González from Las Tunas, lost his life in a traffic accident early Friday morning in Geneva County, Alabama.
The county coroner, Donnie Adkinson, reported that the accident occurred on County Road 45 in the community of Bellwood. The vehicle driven by Puig González left the road and collided with a tree, resulting in his death at the scene of the incident.
WDHN reported that the incident is under investigation by the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA), and authorities have indicated that details about the circumstances of the event are still being gathered.
The death of Camilo Puig González has caused distress among family and friends, who have expressed their sorrow on social media.
A few days ago, it was reported that another Cuban had passed away in a traffic accident in the United States. The victim was named José Ernesto and was from Minas de Matahambre in Pinar del Río. While leaving work on his motorcycle, he was struck by a car that ran a red light.
At the beginning of November, the death of young Cuban Rubén Ángel Ramírez Pérez was also reported in a traffic accident that occurred in the early morning in Miami Gardens. His family has started a fundraising campaign to repatriate his remains to Cuba, where his mother, relatives, and friends are waiting to say their final farewell.
Frequently Asked Questions about Traffic Accidents Involving Cubans in the United States
Who was Camilo Puig González and what happened to him?
Camilo Puig González was a 21-year-old Cuban from Las Tunas. He lost his life in a traffic accident in Geneva County, Alabama, when his vehicle veered off the road and crashed into a tree.
Where did the accident that caused the death of Camilo Puig González occur?
The accident occurred in the early hours of Friday on County Road 45 in the Bellwood community, within Geneva County.
What have the authorities said about the accident?
The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) is investigating the accident, and details about the surrounding circumstances are still being gathered.
Have there been any recent accidents involving Cubans in the United States?
Yes, other fatal accidents were recently reported. José Ernesto from Pinar del Río and Rubén Ángel Ramírez Pérez in Miami Gardens also lost their lives in traffic incidents.
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