Fatal vehicle accidents reported in Paraguay and Peru

In San Lorenzo, Paraguay, 38-year-old Jorge Romero was detained following a fatal collision that killed 17-year-old Matías Eduardo González. Romero, who was traveling from Ciudad del Este to Asunción, admitted to driving while intoxicated after consuming wine. He stated he fell asleep at the wheel, causing his vehicle to strike a Toyota Vitz containing six people. The prosecution has charged Romero with involuntary manslaughter and endangering traffic safety. The victim's family is seeking to have the charges upgraded to intentional homicide.

In Villa El Salvador, Peru, 20-year-old Álvaro Alonso Sandoval allegedly struck and killed 39-year-old Venezuelan national Angelina Marcano. The victim was walking near her home when the vehicle lost control during a turn. Sandoval's father, Jorge Sandoval, who was in the passenger seat at the time, apologized to the family and the public. He claimed the vehicle was traveling at low speed and attributed the accident to poor road conditions and mud. It was also noted that the driver did not possess a valid driver's license.