A motorcyclist tragically lost his life on Monday morning on Boyeros Avenue in Havana, according to a witness who shared the news on social media. A video posted by the Facebook user identified as "Asere Backagain" showed a red motorcycle and the victim's body covered with a black plastic sheet laying on the road.
"Sad accident on Boyeros Avenue with a fatality. Rest in peace. More responsibility is needed on the road, along with streets suitable for transit. May God rest his soul. Today, a family mourns. Condolences and strength," the source wrote on social media.
At this time, no further details about the incident have emerged, although a social media user inquired about the circumstances in the popular group Accidentes Buses & Camiones. The initial images shared by the source show several witnesses and a green police truck at the scene.
According to a friend of the victim, the deceased man was a family father.
Recent Traffic Incidents in Cuba
In recent days, several traffic accidents have been reported across different provinces in Cuba, resulting in at least nine deaths, including the motorcyclist on Boyeros Avenue.
In one incident, a young Cuban couple riding a Kawasaki motorcycle died on Friday in Cárdenas, Matanzas, after crashing into a tree near the cemetery roundabout. In another tragedy, also on Friday, a young girl died in Las Ocho Vías, Havana, when the car she was traveling in with her family overturned and caught fire.
Just hours earlier, in the early morning of Thursday, five people lost their lives in an accident near Playa Santa Lucía in Camagüey. Traffic accidents of all types have been relentless on Cuban roads since the beginning of the year, continuing a trend from 2023.
Last year, 729 people died in Cuba due to traffic accidents. Authorities recorded 8,556 traffic incidents resulting in 5,938 injuries. Human error was cited as the cause for 91% of these accidents, according to officials.
Understanding Traffic Accidents in Cuba
Given the recent surge in traffic accidents in Cuba, it’s essential to understand the factors contributing to these tragedies and the broader implications for road safety in the country.
What were the main causes of traffic accidents in Cuba last year?
According to authorities, human error was responsible for 91% of the traffic accidents in Cuba last year.
How many traffic accidents occurred in Cuba last year?
There were 8,556 traffic accidents reported in Cuba last year, resulting in 729 deaths and 5,938 injuries.
What measures are being suggested to improve road safety in Cuba?
Witnesses and social media users have called for greater responsibility on the road and the need for streets suitable for safe transit to prevent future accidents.