With these two new victims, the number of people who have died in traffic accidents so far this year in the province of Chiriquí has risen to five. The victims were run over while trying to cross the Inter-American Highway near an overpass. It was reported that due to the strong impact, the bodies ended up on the shoulder of the road. Residents of the area took the opportunity to report that streetlights are needed in the zone. Two people died on Saturday night in the province of Chiriquí as a result of a traffic accident that occurred in the Las Vueltas area, in the Boca del Monte district, San Lorenzo district. According to witnesses, a minibus was involved in this accident, which was traveling on the road and perhaps did not see the two indigenous people from the Ngäbe-Buglé ethnic group, who were coming from the comarca. In the last few hours, 1,128 traffic fines have been issued; 133 for speeding, 63 for improper lights, 21 for talking on the phone, and 30 for expired licenses.
Five Die in Traffic Accident in Chiriquí
The number of traffic fatalities in Chiriquí this year has risen to five. Two people died on Saturday while trying to cross a highway. Residents are calling for better lighting.
