An accident occurred this week at the busy intersection of 23 and G in El Vedado, capturing the attention of dozens of netizens. The incident was noteworthy not for its severity—fortunately, there were no serious injuries—but for the circumstances and those involved.
"23 and G, Vedado... Traffic light was out, and the Mercedes coming up G didn't stop at the sign and hit the gray car from behind... The girl in the Mercedes was driving without a license, and the other car belongs to MINREX," reported eyewitness Alex Figueras in the Facebook group Accidentes Buses & Camiones.
The eyewitness shared a couple of photos showing a flashy green Mercedes guarded by a young woman, who was reportedly the unlicensed driver. The images reveal that the gray Peugeot—which sources indicated belongs to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs—suffered the most damage, particularly to the rear of the vehicle.
Following the incident, numerous commentators weighed in, most blaming the Mercedes driver and speculating that she must be the daughter of someone influential, thus unlikely to face any repercussions. "The girl in the Mercedes is probably related to people who get these fancy cars. Now all the blame will be on the other driver," commented one user.
The direct witness, who made the post, noted that the young woman initially wanted to leave the scene, but the MINREX car driver insisted, "No, no, no. Who's going to pay for all this?"
"At one point, she said she would cover everything but asked not to call the police. This came much later because, at first, she was blaming the MINREX driver, claiming he was speeding down 23," added the source.
Other commentators used humor to express their views: "Both are part of the system, they'll sort it out"; "MINREX helped daddy get a car for his daughter, and she crashes another MINREX car"; "I wish I could find such a responsible person to pay for all the bodywork and paint I need."
Some users also pointed out that this is the second MINREX car involved in an accident in El Vedado recently, a situation many attribute to power outages affecting several traffic lights. However, this reason did not hold water for everyone.
"When the traffic light is out, there are vertical signs indicating right of way"; "The traffic light situation is optional because there are horizontal signs, but people blame everything on the power"; "If it's signposted, the person ignored the STOP sign and doesn't have a license. What's the relevance of the power outage?" Several group members emphasized the need for knowledge of traffic laws beyond power outages.
Key Questions About the Mercedes and MINREX Car Collision
Given the interest and debate surrounding the recent car accident involving a Mercedes and a MINREX vehicle in El Vedado, here are some frequently asked questions and their answers.
What caused the accident at 23 and G in El Vedado?
The accident was caused by a Mercedes driver who failed to stop at a traffic sign due to a traffic light outage. The driver hit a gray Peugeot from behind, which belongs to MINREX.
Was anyone injured in the accident?
Fortunately, there were no serious injuries reported from the accident.
Why is the Mercedes driver being criticized?
The Mercedes driver is facing criticism because she was driving without a license and allegedly tried to blame the MINREX driver for the accident.
Is this the first time a MINREX car has been involved in an accident in El Vedado?
No, this is the second accident involving a MINREX car in El Vedado in recent days.