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Zacatlán pedestrian vehicle accident

Overview

On August 12, a vehicle accident occurred in the Andador Benito Juárez pedestrian zone during the Gran Feria de la Manzana in Zacatlán, Puebla. A blue Chevrolet Cavalier driven by 74-year-old Silvestre “N” struck pedestrians at outdoor restaurant tables before crashing into a building pillar, injuring at least 16 people.

While initial reports investigated potential intoxication, the State Prosecutor's Office later stated that toxicology tests ruled out alcohol and drugs. Subsequent reports indicated the driver may have suffered a diabetic-related stroke, causing a loss of vehicle control.

Regarding the victims, 13 of the 16 people initially requiring urgent medical attention were discharged. Two women from Mexico City were transferred to a hospital in Puebla, and one individual remained hospitalized in stable condition in Zacatlán. The municipality of Zacatlán assumed all hospital costs for those affected.

Entities

Zacatlán · Martín López Hernández · Alejandro Armenta Mier · Puebla · Beatriz Sánchez Galindo

Timeline

  1. 3 days ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources
    Accidents in Zacatlán and Pérez Zeledón result in injuries and narrow escapes

    Multiple traffic accidents in Mexico and Costa Rica resulted in several injuries in Zacatlán, while a driver in Pérez Zeledón escaped uninjured after her vehicle left the roadway.

  2. 6 days ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 17 sources
    Zacatlán pedestrian accident leaves 16 injured during local fair

    A vehicle crashed into a pedestrian zone during the Gran Feria de la Manzana in Zacatlán, Puebla, injuring 16 people. The driver was detained, and authorities are investigating a potential medical emergency.

Sources

alminuto.mx · aztecajalisco.com · aztecapuebla.com · canal44.com · carlosmartinhuerta.com.mx · contigopuebla.mx · entrelineas.com.mx · excelsior.com.mx · fultonsports.com · julioastillero.com · leviatan.mx · mayacomunicacion.com.mx · newsbomb.gr · oronoticiaspuebla.com · pzactual.com · tribunanoticias.mx · tromaktiko.gr · xeu.com.mx · zhn.com.mx