Traffic accident involves Public Health director in Dajabón
A road incident was reported during the early hours of this Friday, September 25, in the province of Dajabón, when the provincial director of Public Health, Dr. Zaberkis Rodríguez, was involved in a car crash. The event took place around 4:00 a.m. at kilometer 5 of the aforementioned area.
According to preliminary reports, the official was traveling in an official institution vehicle when the impact occurred. According to the details gathered, the unit collided unexpectedly with a horse that was obstructing the public road.
Status of those involved and material damage
Despite the magnitude of the impact, which left considerable material damage to the institutional bus, authorities confirmed that there were no human casualties. Both Dr. Rodríguez and her companions were unharmed, showing no serious injuries following the accident.
The incident concluded with the death of the animal at the scene, while local authorities have initiated the relevant investigations to determine the exact circumstances under which the mishap occurred on the road.
Ongoing research
Security and traffic agencies have deployed the corresponding protocols to carry out the information gathering and establish the appropriate responsibilities. Alofoke Deportes will continue to follow up on this case as new official details regarding the status of the investigations emerge.
