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Miranda traffic accident kills military official and injures Hugo Chávez's grandson
A fatal traffic accident in Miranda State, Venezuela, resulted in the death of a military official and injuries to six others on Saturday, October 17. The incident occurred on the Tacarigua-La Laguna road in Río Chico, when a Toyota Fortuner overturned, fell into a ravine, and caught fire.
The deceased has been identified as 27-year-old Gregori José Loaiza Barrera, a member of the Bolivarian National Armed Forces (FANB) who was driving the vehicle. Among the injured is 18-year-old Jorge Alejandro Arreaza Chávez, the grandson of former President Hugo Chávez and son of National Assembly Deputy Jorge Arreaza. Arreaza Chávez reportedly sustained lacerations to his left leg.
Other injured individuals include Marifer Díaz (24), Anaís León (20), Ana León (20), Adrián Gómez (29), and Alondra Corredor (19). Injuries reported among the group include possible hip and clavicle fractures, cervical trauma, and facial fractures. The injured were treated at local medical centers and some were evacuated by helicopter to Caracas. Authorities are investigating whether speeding or mechanical failure caused the crash.
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Gregori José Loaiza Barrera · Hugo Chávez · Jorge Arreaza · Jorge Arreaza Chávez · Miranda · Miranda State · National Bolivarian Armed Forces