Traffic accident leaves five people injured on the Miches-El Seibo highway
A serious traffic accident was reported this Friday night on the highway connecting Miches to El Seibo, leaving five people injured after a vehicle skidded off the road. The incident took place specifically near kilometer 6 of said route.
According to the preliminary report from traffic authorities, the incident occurred around 7:50 p.m. The vehicle involved, a brown Suzuki Vitara SUV, lost control for reasons that are still under investigation, plunging into a deep ravine in a mountainous area on the side of the road.
Identity of those affected
The occupants of the vehicle, who sustained various injuries, were identified by the authorities as:
- Jorge López Pérez, 77 years old.
- Cándido Matos, 60 years old.
- María Isabel Medina, 61 years old.
- Wendy Ramírez, 50 years old.
- Francisca Medina, 74 years old.
After receiving the alert, units from the 9-1-1 National Emergency and Security Response System immediately moved to the scene of the accident. The affected individuals received first aid and were rushed to the Miches Municipal Hospital to receive specialized medical attention for the blows and wounds sustained.
The competent authorities are keeping investigations open to clarify the factors that caused the driver to lose control of the vehicle on this stretch of the road.
Due to the difficult topography of the terrain where the vehicle fell, the SUV remained at the accident site while rescue efforts were being coordinated. Likewise, it was reported that during the incident the occupants reported the loss of various personal documents, so the authorities urge caution and cooperation in the area while technical investigations are completed.
