Cameraman assaulted while covering accident on John F. Kennedy Avenue
A regrettable incident was recorded this Wednesday morning on John F. Kennedy Avenue, near the entrance to Los Jardines del Norte, where a cameraman was the target of a physical assault while performing his reporting duties. The press worker, identified as Joel, was fulfilling his duty to document the details of a traffic accident when he was intercepted by an individual who lashed out at him.
The incident occurred in a high-tension scenario, where several people linked to the road accident showed a hostile attitude toward the communicators present. According to reports, those involved threateningly demanded that the recording be stopped, even going so far as to warn that they would strip the reporters of their work equipment if they persisted in their coverage at the scene of the events.
Accident details
- The traffic incident involved a public transport unit from Route 11, which covers the La Isabelita route.
- The bus first collided with a truck and subsequently struck a motorcyclist who was traveling through the area.
- The situation escalated to physical aggression against press personnel, hindering the free exercise of journalism in a public space.
Journalistic work is a fundamental pillar for society and must be respected at all times, guaranteeing the safety of those who report on daily events on our roads.
Alofoke Deportes
These types of actions against media workers hinder the flow of truthful and timely information that the public demands in the face of emergency situations or accidents on public roads.
