# Fatal traffic accident involving Michelle Zepeda

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> Updated: 2026-09-26T02:39:18.000Z. Sources: 9. Developments: 3.

On September 17, a traffic collision in Guadalajara, Jalisco, resulted in the death of 19-year-old motorcyclist Jostin Santamaría. The accident occurred in the early hours near the University of Guadalajara's General Rectorate at the intersection of Enrique Díaz de León Avenue and Juárez-Vallarta, involving a Kia SUV driven by Michelle Zepeda, a weather presenter for N+ (Televisa).

Initially, authorities placed Zepeda at the disposal of the Public Ministry while reviewing camera footage and expert reports. While social media rumors suggested she had fled, the Jalisco State Prosecutor's Office (FGEJ) confirmed she remained at the scene and received medical attention for injuries sustained in the crash.

Subsequent investigations and road expert reports determined that Zepeda was driving at high speed and failed to stop at a red light, leading to her being held responsible for involuntary manslaughter. Toxicology and alcohol tests performed on Zepeda returned negative results. Legal proceedings are expected to focus on alternative dispute resolution to provide reparation to the victim's family through Zepeda's vehicle insurance policy.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-26: Guadalajara: Televisa presenter charged after fatal motorcycle accident

Televisa presenter Michelle Zepeda faces involuntary manslaughter charges after a traffic accident in Guadalajara killed 19-year-old motorcyclist Jostin Santamaría.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/guadalajara-televisa-presenter-charged-after-fatal-motorcycle-accident

### 2026-09-20: Guadalajara presenter held responsible for fatal traffic accident

N+ Guadalajara presenter Michelle Zepeda has been found responsible for involuntary manslaughter after a fatal collision with a motorcycle in Guadalajara that killed 19-year-old Jostin Santamaría.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/guadalajara-presenter-held-responsible-for-fatal-traffic-accident

### 2026-09-18: Michelle Zepeda detained after fatal motorcycle collision in Guadalajara

N+ Guadalajara presenter Michelle Zepeda is under investigation after a vehicle collision in Guadalajara killed a 19-year-old motorcyclist.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/michelle-zepeda-detained-after-fatal-motorcycle-collision-in-guadalajara

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