# Fatal road accidents in Peru

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/fatal-road-accidents-in-peru
> Updated: 2026-08-08T17:22:27.000Z. Sources: 12. Developments: 2.

Fatal traffic accidents involving minibans have occurred in different regions of Peru. In July, a minivan plunged over a 200-meter gorge on the Interoceánica Sur highway near Nasca, resulting in the deaths of two musicians and injuring a dozen others; investigators focused on potential driver fatigue.

In August, a collision in the Cusco region's Espinar province resulted in at least 13 deaths and four injuries. The accident occurred in the early hours of a Saturday in the Pallpata district on the highway connecting Cusco and Arequipa. A Transportes Russo minivan, traveling from Challhuahuacho, struck the rear of a stationary semi-trailer that had reportedly stopped due to mechanical failure.

The deceased include the minivan driver, 36-year-old Raúl Rómulo Huamaní Enríquez, along with several men, women, and children. Identifying all victims was complicated by the absence of a required passenger manifest. The 72-year-old truck driver, Ángel Quisiyupanqui, was detained by police. While the truck driver claimed he used safety cones and a cell phone light to signal his presence, authorities are investigating whether excessive speed or the positioning of the stationary vehicle contributed to the crash. The injured were transported to hospitals in Arequipa, while the deceased were taken to the Espinar morgue.

## Claims

- A minivan traveling from Challhuahuacho to Arequipa collided with the rear of a stopped trailer/tow vehicle. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- At least nine people died in the accident. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Six people were injured in the collision. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- The accident occurred at approximately 2:00 a.m. in the Pulpera sector of the Espinar province, Cusco region. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-08-08: Peru road accident kills at least 13 people in Cusco

At least 13 people, including children, died and four were injured when a passenger minivan struck a stationary truck on a highway in the Cusco region of Peru.

12 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/cusco-nine-dead-in-fatal-minivan-and-trailer-collision

### 2026-07-20: Two Musicians Killed in Nasca Minivan Crash into 200‑Meter Abyss

A minivan fell into a 200‑meter gorge near Nasca, Peru, killing two musicians and injuring many. Survivor Miguel Alegría cites driver fatigue; authorities are investigating.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/two-musicians-killed-in-nasca-minivan-crash-into-200meter-abyss

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Cite as: Fatal road accidents in Peru. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/fatal-road-accidents-in-peru