Emergency services respond to a tragic bicycle accident involving a child on the Panamericana highway.
Emergency services respond to a tragic bicycle accident involving a child on the Panamericana highway.
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Driver tests negative for alcohol after fatal Panamericana accident kills boy

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A 9-year-old boy died after being struck by a car while riding his bicycle on the Panamericana highway. The driver of the vehicle tested negative for alcohol.

Benjamín Díaz entered the main lane of the Pilar branch on Sunday night. He was unable to brake and was struck by a Volkswagen Vento.

The 29-year-old driver had no alcohol in his blood according to tests. Investigators described the incident as a “fatalidad.”

Friends and family held a farewell for the boy, who often rode bicycles with a group.

What people are saying

Initial reactions on X focus on skepticism toward charging the driver with homicide, with many blaming parents for allowing a 9-year-old on the highway and criticizing lack of safety barriers; others highlight perceived inconsistencies in the justice system.

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