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A cyclist was killed in a hit-and-run incident this Saturday morning in Havana, allegedly by a driver who fled the scene.
The incident was reported on Facebook by the user Leonardo Campo Martínez, who stated that the accident had occurred near his workplace.
"Right now in front of my workplace. Dead man. He was hit from behind and the perpetrators fled," the user indicated on their social media, accompanying the post with images from the scene.
On the sidewalk, the body of the cyclist was visible, covered by a black tarp, alongside his shattered bicycle. Police officers and forensic experts were on the scene conducting an investigation.
At the time of writing this note, other details of the tragic accident are unknown. This editorial reached out to the author of the publication, who clarified that the events took place on Avenue 101 in Cotorro, but stated that he is unaware of how the incident occurred.
Neither the authorities nor the state media have commented on the unfortunate accident.
Traffic accidents involving bicycles continue to claim lives in Cuba
Traffic accidents involving cyclists continue to claim lives in Cuba, impacting people of all ages and regions of the country. In recent months, several tragic events have shocked the population.
At the end of December 2024, a cyclist died after being struck by a vehicle on the Monumental Avenue in Havana, one of the busiest roads in the capital, where traffic incidents have become increasingly frequent.
In November, another elderly person riding a bicycle was killed after being struck by a truck, in another incident that shocked the people of Havana.
The situation has not been different for the younger cyclists. In January 2025, a two-year-old boy lost his life in an accident in Chambas, Ciego de Ávila, and in December 2024, a 14-year-old adolescent died after being struck by a car in Santiago de Cuba.
The lack of adequate infrastructure, insufficient signage, the deterioration of the vehicle fleet, and disrespect for traffic regulations are factors that contribute to the high number of casualties on Cuban roads. Official figures on these incidents are limited, and in many cases, state media do not report the events, which increases public concern about road safety on the island.
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