A young Cuban man, just 20 years old, died in a motorcycle accident in the town of Israel Ruiz, located in the Los Arabos municipality of Matanzas, just days before he was to travel to the United States to reunite with his father, according to social media reports confirmed by sources close to the victim.
Maylon Rosell was ecstatic and celebrating the fact that he would be traveling to the United States on August 27, as reported by the Facebook news portal La Tijera. "Everything happened when he decided to visit his mom with the high-end motorcycle his dad had sent him from the U.S. just a month ago. A motorcycle that was already sold," revealed the source.
Eyewitnesses say that Maylon arrived at his mother's house at high speed. As he was about to leave, his mother begged him to stay, but he, under the influence of alcohol, ignored her plea and left. Tragically, he never reached his destination.
While La Tijera reported that Maylon's trip was under humanitarian parole, a source close to the victim corrected that it was through family reunification.
This Wednesday, the young man from Matanzas was laid to rest in a large and emotional funeral in his hometown. Dozens of people expressed their sorrow over the tragedy and urged parents of young motorcyclists to educate their children about the dangers of riding under certain conditions.
At the time of this report, more details about the circumstances of the tragic accident have emerged, highlighting the relentless nature of traffic accidents in Cuba.
In the past few hours, at least four deaths have been confirmed in two separate accidents in the province of Camagüey. Early Wednesday morning, a collision between a Yutong bus and a pickup truck on the Central Highway, near the municipality of Florida, resulted in at least one fatality.
In another recent tragedy in Camagüey, on Wednesday afternoon, a collision between a riquimbili (a makeshift vehicle) and a private truck resulted in three more fatalities in the municipality of Guáimaro.
Understanding the Recent Traffic Accidents in Cuba
Given the frequency and severity of traffic accidents in Cuba, we address some frequently asked questions to provide more context and information on this pressing issue.
What was the cause of Maylon Rosell's accident?
Maylon Rosell's accident was caused by a combination of high speed and alcohol consumption.
How many traffic fatalities have been recently reported in Camagüey?
At least four fatalities have been reported in two separate traffic accidents in Camagüey.
What measures are being urged to prevent such accidents?
There is a call for parents to educate their children about the dangers of riding motorcycles under unsafe conditions, such as high speed and alcohol consumption.