Mao man killed in collision with vehicle fleeing military patrol

A man died in Mao, Dominican Republic, after his motorcycle was struck by a vehicle attempting to evade a military migration control patrol. The deceased has been identified as Delvin Daniel Céspedes Torrez.

The incident occurred around 11:15 p.m. at the intersection of Talanquera and Duarte streets. According to the Dominican Army, a patrol from the 4th Infantry Brigade spotted a black 2011 Kia Sorento acting suspiciously. Upon noticing the military presence, the driver fled at high speed, lost control, and collided with Céspedes Torrez’s motorcycle.

The driver abandoned the vehicle and fled the scene on foot. Inside the SUV, military personnel discovered 13 Haitian citizens in irregular migratory status, including five women and eight men. Authorities are working with the National Police and the Directorate General of Transit and Land Transport (Digesett) to locate the driver.