According to the death information system (SINADEF), so far this year, 271 Peruvians have died in traffic accidents, a figure that exceeds victims for violent deaths or murders, which amounts to 213, according to the National Police .
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Enter the primary causes of road accidents are Driver’s imprudence (50%), driving in a drunken state (7%), recklessness of the pedestrian (5%), speeding (4%), and negligence of the driver (3%).
However, in 899 cases the cause is yet to be determined.
And there is a breach of the National Traffic Regulations, including The speeding, alcohol consumption, lack of attention when driving and driver’s fatigue, which are key for accidents.
The Traffic Accident Prevention Division reported that these figures have been working through breathalyzer operations and greater collaboration with the municipalities; although it warns that no strategy will work if drivers and pedestrians do not act responsibly.
Imprudence
About this figures, Channel n He reported a recent traffic accident on Los Próceres Avenue, in the district of Surco. It is a man who tried to gain speed to a motorcycle and cross before the motorcycle, but was hit and died on the spot.
Meanwhile, the motorcycle driver lost control and was injured. As is known, most motorcycle drivers circulate at excessive speed.
