In Villa Riva, Duarte, Saturday night saw a tragic vial incident that ended the lives of Estheisy de la Cruz and José Miguel Paul Jaquez, both from Las Verdes. The couple was traveling on a motorcycle when the crash occurred at the Guaraguao toll, on the highway connecting Santo Domingo with Samaná.
Incident Details
According to preliminary reports, the accident occurred when a vehicle performed a rebase maneuver on the road. The motorcycle collided with the car and was left stranded in the area of the toll sign.
Witnesses, including family and friends of the victims, stated that the car driver had fled the scene shortly after the crash. The vehicle is identified as a gray Hyundai Sonata Y20.
Investigation Underway
Police and traffic authorities have taken over the investigation. Evidence collection work was carried out on the road, including fingerprint collection, photographs of the scene, and vehicle inspections.
The driver of the Hyundai, whose identity has not yet been confirmed, is being sought by the Dominican Republic Police. An attempt is being made to locate the responsible person and determine the circumstances that led to the accident.
Funeral and Memorial
The victims’ relatives exposed the remains on Sunday afternoon and buried them in the local cemetery. The ceremony was attended by friends and neighbors who remembered the young people who lost their lives in an unexpected moment.
Context and Prevention
The Santo Domingo-Samaná highway is one of the busiest routes in the north of the country, where traffic accidents are a constant concern. This incident highlights the importance of complying with traffic regulations and avoiding rebase maneuvers that put motorcycle drivers and passengers at risk.
Transport authorities have called on drivers to maintain the appropriate speed and respect load limits when changing lanes. The National Police has also announced that it will increase surveillance in critical areas of the road to prevent future accidents.
Credits: diarioaldia.com
