The driver of a trailer that last Wednesday caused a tragic accident, with 10 people dead and 16 injured, was driving the vehicle under the influence of drugs and speeding, the authorities of the state of Chihuahua, Mexico, indicated on Friday.
That is why the driver will be accused, presumably, of committing the crimes of homicide, injuries, damages and against health.
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Last Wednesday, around midnight, the fatal accident occurred in a restaurant, in the municipality of Villa Ahumada, in the Mexican state of Chihuahua.
According to various versions, the accident was caused by the cargo trailer, which lost control and ended up impacting several premises and vehicles that were parked.
Municipal police personnel in the accident area, on September 8, 2022, in Ciudad Juárez, Mexico. Luis Torres / EFE
According to a statement from the Attorney General of the State of Chihuahua, the driver of the trailer that caused the accident "tested positive for drug use" and added that in the next few hours he will be charged with the crimes of homicide, injuries, damages and contraventions. health.
The control judge decreed a precautionary measure of preventive detention for 24 months, because the accused is responsible for the reckless homicide and injuries.
In addition, the date of the criminal trial connection hearing was set for September 14.
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The toxicological test of the driver, identified by the media as
Saúl AD, 44, was positive for methamphetamine and amphetamine
, in addition to the fact that the authorities found a wrapper with a portion of glass at the time of being arrested.
The driver said he fell asleep at the wheel after driving the trailer from Monterrey to Ciudad Juárez, and had to return to Monterrey without having rested.
He could only read the letters Villa Ahumada, when he arrived in that town, and he does not remember anything else, according to an official statement.
In addition, the prosecution pointed out that there are six lawsuits filed by the same number of people who were injured, who are waiting for the date and time to be set for the initial hearing to formulate charges.
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The authorities also indicated that they identified the ten fatalities and their bodies have already been handed over to their relatives and so far only three people remain hospitalized.
According to data from the National Institute of Statistics and Geography (Inegi), in 2021 there were 32 land accidents in this region of Mexico, of which 15 events recorded loss of life and the rest only damage.
With information from EFE and
La Jornada
