Friends and colleagues of a truck driver who tragically lost his life on Wednesday night in a traffic accident in Ciego de Ávila province, which resulted in two fatalities and several injuries, held a heartfelt tribute to bid him farewell.
Two videos shared on social media show numerous truckers honking their horns both last night and this morning in tribute to Hugo Triao—affectionately known as "Jugo"—whose death has deeply saddened his fellow professionals in Santiago de Cuba. The vehicle belonged to Mayarí Arriba in the Segundo Frente municipality, where the victim also appeared to reside.
The exact causes of the accident remain unclear, although various reports on social media suggest that a tire came loose from the vehicle. Many of the trucker's colleagues emphasized that he was an experienced driver and are mourning the loss.
The other vehicle involved in the accident carried a couple and their child. The woman did not survive, but her husband and child did. Reports indicate that the truck driver's companion in the vehicle is injured.
It is also unclear how many people were traveling in the passenger truck. The harrowing images published showed that the red truck crashed with such force into a tree that it took many hours for firefighters to extricate the deceased from the cab, according to witnesses.
In recent weeks, there has been a reported increase in severe accidents across the country, many of them fatal. Despite the public's perception of a rise in traffic accidents in recent months, Cuban authorities stated earlier this month that 543 fewer traffic incidents were recorded in the first half of 2024 compared to the same period last year.
Details Surrounding the Tragic Accident in Ciego de Ávila
Below are some frequently asked questions regarding the tragic incident in Ciego de Ávila and the tribute paid to the deceased truck driver.
Who was the truck driver involved in the Ciego de Ávila accident?
The truck driver was Hugo Triao, known affectionately as "Jugo." He was an experienced driver from Mayarí Arriba in the Segundo Frente municipality.
What caused the accident in Ciego de Ávila?
The exact causes are still unclear, but various reports on social media suggest that a tire came loose from the vehicle.
How did the community react to the truck driver's death?
Friends and colleagues held a heartfelt tribute, with numerous truckers honking their horns in his honor, both on the night of the incident and the following morning.