The man was driving a gray pickup truck at the time of the impact. The area was cordoned off by authorities to preserve the scene while the corresponding procedures are carried out and the investigation into this traffic accident progresses. "This may interest you". Fatal hit-and-run in Colón leaves a 40-year-old man dead. March 05, 2026. Painful farewell to an elderly man murdered in Barú. Rest in peace! March 04, 2026. Frustrated Drug Trafficking: Drugs Detected in Truck. March 04, 2026. Band Falls in David: 4 Detained for the Murder of a Mexican. March 04, 2026. Student Shot on School Premises in Colón. March 04, 2026. A man identified as Abdiel Cerrud, 40 years old, died in the early hours of this Thursday following a fatal hit-and-run that occurred on the Panama-Colón highway. According to initial reports, units were notified that a person was lying on the pavement. Upon arriving at the scene, agents coordinated with the ambulance service. Paramedics examined the man, but he showed no vital signs, so his death was confirmed at the scene. A 34-year-old driver was located at the scene, who is presumably linked to the incident. The case is being investigated by judicial authorities and units of the Traffic Police. The incident occurred in the Villa Luzmilla community, in the district of Cristóbal Este, in the province of Colón.
