Tragedy in Brisas del Este: 10-year-old boy dies after being hit by a truck
Deep dismay grips the Brisas del Este sector in Santo Domingo East following the death of a 10-year-old minor, who lost his life this Friday after being struck by a truck while riding a scooter with his stepfather on the way to his school.
The tragic accident occurred around 1:00 in the afternoon. According to the testimony of Wilkin Medina Bernardo, the child’s stepfather, both were traveling correctly on the right side of the road when they were struck from behind by the heavy vehicle.
We were heading to school. Mom was running late, she told me: ‘Go, take the child to school,’ and I told her: ‘No problem.’ I was driving on the right the whole time and the truck driver hit me from behind.
Wilkin Medina Bernardo, stepfather of the minor.
A call for justice
Medina Bernardo, who raised the little boy as his own son, expressed his deep grief and demanded that the authorities conduct a thorough investigation to determine the exact causes of the incident and establish the corresponding legal responsibilities. The stepfather pointed out that, after the impact, witnesses at the scene indicated that the truck driver apparently did not attempt to brake after the crash.
Community in mourning
The minor’s passing has shaken the residents of Brisas del Este, who described the boy as a respectful, affectionate young person who was highly appreciated by all the neighbors. Mercedes Méndez, a local resident who has lived in the area for years, expressed the community’s feelings regarding this irreparable loss.
- The minor was known for his kind and approachable manner with the neighbors.
- The child’s mother is in a state of total devastation following the event.
- Neighbors and relatives are demanding justice so that this case does not go unpunished.
The community members are waiting for the competent authorities to provide details regarding the legal process against the vehicle’s driver, while they support the family during this difficult time of mourning for the loss of a child with a whole life ahead of them.
