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Dajabón: Two Dominican Army members injured in motorcycle accident
Two members of the Dominican Republic Army were seriously injured in a traffic accident in the border municipality of Dajabón. The collision involved a three-wheeled motorcycle driven by a Haitian citizen.
The injured military personnel have been identified as Ricardo Batista Pérez and Yohansy José Casso de la Paz. One soldier was transported by ambulance to Mao, while the other was airlifted to a medical center for specialized care. The Haitian driver was detained by local police.
Local residents have expressed concern regarding the frequency of such incidents, noting that this is reportedly the fifth accident involving Army members in the Dajabón border area within a 24-hour period. Community members have called for increased speed controls for military personnel operating in the city center.
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Dajabón · Dominican Republic Army · Ricardo Batista Pérez · Yohansy José Casso de la Paz
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] This incident is reported to be the fifth accident involving Army members in the Dajabón border area in less than 24 hours.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The military personnel involved were identified as Ricardo Batista Pérez and Yohansy José Casso de la Paz. eldia.com.do
- [● 2 SOURCES] The accident involved a three-wheeled motorcycle driven by a Haitian citizen. eldia.com.do
- [● 2 SOURCES] The Haitian driver was detained and taken to a police station in Dajabón. eldia.com.do
- [● 2 SOURCES] Two members of the Dominican Republic Army were seriously injured in a traffic accident in Dajabón. eldia.com.do