Tragic Collision in Camagüey Claims Two Lives: One Victim Was Expecting a Child

A devastating road accident resulted in the deaths of two individuals on Thursday, along the circumferential highway linking to Vertientes in the province of Camagüey. According to eyewitness reports cited by journalist José Luis Tan Estrada, the victims were on a motorcycle when a tourist vehicle collided with them.

The accident occurred on the right side of the road, just after crossing the La Yaba bridge. The impact was so severe that both motorcycle riders died instantly. Residents from the neighborhood known as La Georgina were quick to report the incident, noting that the involved car was abandoned a short distance away. This has led to suspicions that the car might have been stolen.

Family members of the deceased revealed that one of the victims, a 32-year-old man, was on the brink of becoming a father. Originally from Mayarí, he had been working in Camagüey. The other victim was identified as Pedro by a woman claiming to be his neighbor, expressing her sorrow: "It's very sad, my neighbor Pedro died there, such pain and sorrow, and even though I didn't know the other young man, his death is also painful."

In the aftermath of the accident, local authorities urged residents to remain indoors and keep children inside while they conducted a search for the driver or any potential suspects involved. The area was placed under surveillance as initial investigations were carried out.

This incident has left the community of Camagüey deeply shaken, not only due to the loss of life but also because of the circumstances surrounding it: an accident followed by the vehicle being abandoned on a busy road, with signs pointing to a major crime like a tourist car theft.

The tragic event contributes to the alarming trend of traffic incidents on Cuban roads, where motorcycles are notably vulnerable. In Cuba, accidents are often attributed to driver negligence, poor road conditions, and inadequate vehicle maintenance. Additionally, insufficient signage and adverse weather conditions, such as fog, further heighten the risk of road accidents.

In June, another accident in Camagüey involved the provincial director of the Empresa Comunales, who sustained non-life-threatening injuries. The vehicle involved was a government-owned car, sparking criticism over the misuse of public resources. This particular accident occurred as the director attempted to avoid an electric tricycle, causing him to lose control and overturn the vehicle. No other individuals were reported to be involved in that incident.