The driver involved in the tragic accident on Friday night, where a truck collided with multiple pedestrians in Pinar del Río, was taken into custody on Saturday. According to Oscar Ramírez Pinar's official profile, the truck driver responsible for the crash—which resulted in four fatalities on the road to Luis Lazo—has been detained for investigation. The report, also shared by the first secretary of the Provincial Committee of the PCC, indicated that the driver fled the scene after the incident and was initially untraceable.
Local media outlet Guamá reported that the accident occurred at 9:15 p.m. on the Luis Lazo road in Pinar del Río. The truck driver lost control of the vehicle, crashing into a group of people standing on the sidewalk in front of a house. Among the deceased were Miliany Pérez Javier, a 9-year-old girl, and Anairis Sánchez Blanco, a 24-year-old pregnant woman. The other victims included Aliomar A. Sotolongo Alcina, aged 21, and Deisy Javier Pérez, aged 53.
Furthermore, three individuals sustained injuries, including 10-year-old Marlenis Martínez Blanco, who is in critical condition. Another injured person was in critical condition but has since undergone surgery, while the third was stable and not in life-threatening danger. The injured were taken to Abel Santamaría Cuadrado Hospital, and the young girl was transferred to the Pepe Portilla Pediatric Hospital.
Despite a reduction in traffic accidents in Cuba at the start of 2025 compared to January of the previous year, the number of fatalities has unfortunately risen. By the end of January, there were 87 fewer accidents (422) and two fewer injuries (552) compared to the same period in 2024. However, the death toll increased, reaching 65 fatalities, six more than in 2024.
Key Details on Pinar del Río Truck Accident
What caused the truck accident in Pinar del Río?
The accident occurred when the truck driver lost control of the vehicle, leading to a collision with pedestrians on the sidewalk.
Who were the victims of the Pinar del Río accident?
The victims included Miliany Pérez Javier, a 9-year-old girl; Anairis Sánchez Blanco, a 24-year-old pregnant woman; Aliomar A. Sotolongo Alcina, aged 21; and Deisy Javier Pérez, aged 53.
What is the current status of the injured survivors?
Among the injured, a 10-year-old girl is in critical condition. Another individual has undergone surgery and is stable, while the third is not in life-threatening condition.