A driver who fatally struck an elderly man on the highway, shortly after the Majagua bridge in the province of Ciego de Ávila, is being sought by authorities after fleeing the scene without providing assistance to the victim.
The report was made on social media by the user Yunior Tamayo Barrios, who shared a video on Facebook explaining that he previously knew the deceased elderly man.
He reported that a few weeks ago he had helped him return home after finding him disoriented on the road, but the man had escaped from his residence again and had been missing for three days. He was hit by a car last Thursday night.
"To all my followers, share this to find the responsible person. He killed him and left him like a rag, like a dog. That driver has to pay for what he did," said Yunior.
In the comments, some people claim that the victim was named Antonio (Tony) and that his body was dragged for up to 20 meters in the accident.
The authorities specified that the footprint left by the vehicle may belong to a Mercedes Benz. "Please share this in all groups. Whoever did this has no heart," Tamayo wrote in a post that has gone viral on Facebook.
The accident occurred shortly after the Majagua bridge, heading towards Ciego de Ávila, and so far the National Revolutionary Police (PNR) does not appear to have identified or apprehended the driver involved.
Frequently Asked Questions about the accident in Ciego de Ávila and the search for the driver
What happened to the elderly man hit by a vehicle in Ciego de Ávila?
An elderly man was fatally struck on the highway near the Majagua bridge in Ciego de Ávila, and the responsible driver fled the scene without providing assistance, prompting authorities to search for the culprit.
What is known about the vehicle involved in the hit-and-run?
Authorities indicated that due to the trace left at the scene, the vehicle involved could be a Mercedes Benz. The community has been urged to share this information to assist in identifying and capturing the driver.
Why has the driver not been identified?
So far, the authorities have not been able to identify or apprehend the driver involved in the hit-and-run, possibly due to a lack of direct witnesses and sufficient evidence at the scene of the accident.
What measures are the Cuban authorities taking to reduce accidents?
The Cuban government has reported a decrease in the number of accidents, but the number of deaths from runovers remains concerning. Authorities emphasize that human error is the main cause of accidents, and drivers are being urged to exercise greater caution.
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