A motorist hit a group of fans on the night of June 24 in Cabo San Lucas during celebrations for Mexico's win over Czechia in the 2026 World Cup, leaving 17 injured.
The incident occurred on Lázaro Cárdenas boulevard when fans surrounded and shook a black car. The driver made a sudden acceleration, hit several people and crashed into a pole.
The Dirección General de Seguridad Pública detained the driver at the scene, though he was attacked by the crowd before being taken to a hospital in critical condition. Among the 17 injured is a 48-year-old American woman from Santa Cruz, California, and six people remain hospitalized.
The Fiscalía de Baja California Sur is investigating the case based on expert reports, videos and testimonies. The state Penal Code provides for sentences from six months to 10 years in prison depending on the severity of the injuries.
Authorities said the driver could claim self-defense to protect minors in his vehicle, while the conduct of the protesters will also be analyzed.
