Quevedo traffic accident involving military vehicle leaves two dead

A collision between an interprovincial bus and an Ecuadorian Army tactical vehicle resulted in two deaths and two injuries during the early hours of Wednesday, October 14, 2026, in Quevedo, Los Ríos province.

The accident occurred around 02:50 in the La Juanita sector of the Quevedo ring road. Preliminary reports indicate that the bus, belonging to the Aerotaxi cooperative, struck the rear left side of the military vehicle, causing the tactical unit to crash and overturn.

The deceased have been identified as Jorge Arturo Alarcón Ávila, a second corporal in the reserve from the 38th Motorized Infantry Battalion, and Carlos Israel Tenemaza Lara, a passenger on the bus. Two other individuals, identified as Joel Wladimir Waman and Luis Alfonso Suárez Tambaquispe, sustained multiple traumas and were transported to the IESS Hospital in Quevedo for medical treatment.

Authorities, including police and traffic agents, attended the scene. An investigation is currently underway to determine the exact causes and responsibilities regarding the crash.