A driver of a Lada car tragically lost his life on Friday night after his vehicle was struck by a truck on the National Highway, in the section known as 8 Vías, at the entrance to Havana.
The accident was reported by Yankiel Marrero in the Facebook group “ACCIDENTES BUSES & CAMIONES por más experiencia y menos víctimas!,” who stated that the truck driver fled the scene.
“On Friday night, after the first ring bridge on 8 Vías, a truck hit a Lada and then fled,” Marrero explained. He also mentioned that he got out of his car to help, “but sadly the man had already passed away” from the impact.
The young driver's post did not include further details about the deceased or photos of the incident. However, numerous users expressed their outrage at the truck driver's lack of compassion for failing to stop and assist the victim.
“Oh my God, rest in peace to that man. Condolences to the family, but where is the humanity? Where is people's compassion? It's so sad what's happening in this country,” commented one user.
Another user summarized: “Something needs to be done to reverse this situation, or we will be worse than animals. People have no respect for life, uncontrolled accidents, murders, it's a very bad path.”
On Sunday morning, a Cuban teenager was instantly killed after being hit by a motorcycle in the city of Santiago de Cuba. The deceased, a 16-year-old identified as Kevin Quiala Suárez, was struck after leaving a bar where he had been hanging out with neighborhood friends, according to a Facebook post by communicator Yosmany Mayeta Labrada.
Details on Recent Fatal Accidents in Cuba
Given the recent tragic accidents in Cuba, many are left with questions. Here are some frequently asked questions and their answers to provide more context and understanding.
What happened on the 8 Vías highway?
A Lada driver was killed after being hit by a truck, whose driver fled the scene. The incident took place on the National Highway in Havana, in the section known as 8 Vías.
Who reported the accident?
The accident was reported by Yankiel Marrero in a Facebook group focused on traffic accidents in Cuba.
Who was the teenager killed in Santiago de Cuba?
The teenager was a 16-year-old named Kevin Quiala Suárez, who was hit by a motorcycle after leaving a bar.