The authorities are investigating the causes of the road accident in which the driver lost his life.
The authorities are investigating the causes of the road accident in which the driver of a private individual lost his life.
At the beginning of the year, a man died after suffering a violent traffic accident on the dual carriageway in the municipality of Guamo, Tolima.
The incident occurred on the morning of January 1, around 7:30 am, when a car with plates FNX 467 It brutally collided with the structure of the bridge over the Lemayá ravine.
The driver, who was traveling towards Neiva, was identified thanks to to the documents found inside the vehicle. Authorities confirmed that he was traveling alone at the time of the accident.although they have not revealed their identity publicly.
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The impact was of such magnitude that the car was completely destroyed. One of the railings of the bridge was torn off and, after passing through the windshield, It ended up embedded in the driver’s body, causing his immediate death. The body was recovered by criminalistics teams around 11:45 amafter carrying out the corresponding procedures at the scene.
The driver’s mobile phone was severely damaged in the accident, which complicated contacting his family. police officers They managed to extract the SIM card and inserted it into another device to try to locate their loved ones.. However, technical problems in the device delayed this initial process.
According to the first analyzes carried out by criminalistics experts, The accident could have been caused by a microsleep of the driver, aggravated by possible excess speed. These hypotheses are being corroborated by studying the markings on the road, the conditions of the vehicle and other evidence collected at the scene.
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The authorities reiterated the importance of caution on the roads, especially during times of high vehicular mobility such as the end of the year festivities. They insisted on the need to respect speed limits, take regular breaks during long journeys and avoid driving under conditions of fatigue.
This tragic event has caused shock in the region and once again highlights the risks associated with reckless driving or driving under unfavorable conditions. The community and authorities deeply regretted what happened and are working to raise awareness among drivers to prevent future accidents on the department’s roads.
