Accidents in Peru: Fatal ONPE crash and Puno hit-and-run

In Huancavelica, Peru, a vehicle carrying employees from the National Office of Electoral Processes (ONPE) crashed in the Pachamarca district. The accident occurred on Saturday, September 19, while staff from the Tayacaja Office were performing electoral outreach duties. One worker, Yanet Erika Alanya Suaznabar, died in the incident after the vehicle fell into an abyss. Two other employees, Óscar Junior Meza Quispe and Katherine Román Asto, sustained injuries and were transported to Huancayo, where they are reported to be in stable condition.

In Puno, a taxi driver is being sought following a multiple-pedestrian hit-and-run incident on the night of Friday, September 18. A red Toyota vehicle reportedly struck several pedestrians at the intersection of Deza and Valcárcel streets before fleeing the scene. Witnesses suggest the driver may have been under the influence of alcohol. Authorities are currently tracking the vehicle, which has license plate ACW-060, to apprehend the driver.