Events Health Local 2026-01-25T19:08:08+00:00

Fatal Accident on Arraiján-La Chorrera Highway

A 25-year-old man was killed by a car that fled the scene. This incident has raised concerns among residents about road safety.


Fatal Accident on Arraiján-La Chorrera Highway

A fatal accident occurred in Panama last night. Eligio Eloy Sire Rodríguez, 25, died after being hit by a car. The incident happened around 00:05 on the Arraiján-La Chorrera highway. An irresponsible driver in a dark blue vehicle fled the scene after being involved in the fatal accident. Paramedics from the Unique Emergency Management System arrived at the scene, but by 2:50 a.m., they declared Sire dead at the location. The event has shocked the residents of Arraiján, who are concerned about the chaotic driving on the already dangerous expressway. Meanwhile, an unidentified man died around 10:35 p.m. yesterday after being hit on the Pan-American Highway, at the height of La Mesa, located in the corregimiento of San Martín, in Pacora. The driver of a pick-up truck is involved in this traffic incident and is at the disposal of the authorities to determine responsibilities.