The driver responsible for the accident that occurred on the night of this Friday when a truck struck several pedestrians in Pinar del Río was arrested this Saturday.
According to the official profile of Oscar Ramírez Pinar, the driver of the truck responsible for the traffic accident that resulted in four fatalities in the area of kilometer two on the road to Luis Lazo is detained under investigation.
The news, shared also by the first secretary of the Provincial Committee of the PCC, mentions that the man left the scene after the accident and had not been located.
According to the local outlet Guamá, the incident occurred at 9:15 p.m. at kilometer two of the Luis Lazo road in Pinar del Río, when the driver of the truck lost control on the road and struck a group of people who were on the sidewalk in front of a house.
Among the deceased are 9-year-old Miliany Pérez Javier and 24-year-old pregnant Anairis Sánchez Blanco, the media reported.
The other deceased individuals are: Aliomar A. Sotolongo Alcina, 21 years old, and Deisy Javier Pérez, 53 years old.
Additionally, other individuals were injured, including 10-year-old Marlenis Martínez Blanco, who is reported to be in critical condition.
Of the other injured individuals, one was in critical condition and has already undergone surgery, while the other was reported to be in stable condition, out of immediate danger.
The injured were taken to Abel Santamaría Cuadrado hospital, and in the case of the girl, to the Pepe Portilla pediatric hospital.
Although the year 2025 started with a reduction in the number of traffic accidents in Cuba compared to January of the previous year, the number of fatalities increased.
At the end of January, there were 87 fewer accidents (422) and two fewer injuries (552) compared to the same period in 2024.
However, the number of fatalities increased, reaching 65 deaths, six more than in 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions about the truck accident in Pinar del Río
What happened in the tractor trailer accident in Pinar del Río?
The accident occurred when a truck lost control and hit several pedestrians who were on the sidewalk in front of a house in Pinar del Río. This tragic event resulted in four deaths, including a 9-year-old girl and a pregnant woman.
Who were the victims of the accident in Pinar del Río?
Among the fatalities of the accident are Miliany Pérez Javier, a 9-year-old girl, and Anairis Sánchez Blanco, a 24-year-old pregnant woman. Also deceased are Aliomar A. Sotolongo Alcina, 21 years old, and Deisy Javier Pérez, 53 years old. Furthermore, three other individuals were injured, including a 10-year-old girl who is reported to be in critical condition.
What is the condition of the injured individuals from the accident?
Among the injured, a 10-year-old girl is reported to be in serious condition and was transferred to the Pepe Portilla pediatric hospital. Another injured person was in critical condition and underwent surgery, while the third injured individual is under care and is not in life-threatening condition.
What is known about the driver responsible for the accident?
The driver of the truck responsible for the accident was arrested a day after the incident. It was reported that the man left the scene of the accident and had not been located until then.
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