San Pedro de Macorís, — A t.r αgic traffic ac.c ìdent on the Eastern Highway has c.l αimed the life of Ruth Delania Sosa Marte, a resident of the Barrio Lindo sector in San Pedro de Macorís.
The f.a ŧal crash occurred at kilometer 10 in the Cumayasa area during the afternoon hours. According to authorities, a gray Mazda Demio traveling east to west lost control under circumstances that remain under investigation.
Victims and Emergency Response
Three women were inside the vehicle at the time of the ac.c ìdent:
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Angela Merici Ubiera Sosa (driver)
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Maribel Sosa Polanco
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Delania Sosa (de.c ℮ased)
Emergency responders arrived promptly at the scene. The two survivors, Angela and Maribel, were transported to Hospital Villa Hermosa for urgent medical care. Medical personnel reported that both sustained multiple in.j ∪ries and remain under observation.
T.r αgically, Delania Sosa was pronounced d.e αd at the scene due to severe t.r αuma consistent with a high-impact collision. Her b.o đy was later examined by a forensic specialist and released to her family for fu.n ℮ral arrangements.
Investigation Underway
The damaged vehicle was taken to headquarters in La Romana as part of the ongoing investigation. Officials from Dirección General de Seguridad de Tránsito y Transporte Terrestre (Digesett) are working to determine the precise cause of the crash.
Preliminary assessments suggest:
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No other vehicles were involved
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No public or private property was damaged
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Possible contributing factors may include speed, mechanical failure, or road conditions
Authorities temporarily closed part of the highway to document evidence and clear debris, causing short delays in both directions.
Community in M.o ∪rning
News of Ruth Sosa’s p.a śsing quickly spread throughout Barrio Lindo, where she was widely known and respected. Friends described her as kind, hardworking, and generous.
Messages of gr.i ℮f filled social media, with loved ones expressing s.h σck and s.o ŕrow at her sudden l.o śs. Community members have begun organizing support efforts to assist with medical and fu.n ℮ral expenses.
Road Safety Concerns
Local leaders have also renewed calls for improved traffic safety measures along the Eastern Highway, a stretch that has seen several serious ac.c ìdents in recent years. Residents are urging stricter speed enforcement and enhanced signage to prevent future t.r αgedies.
A Digesett spokesperson emphasized that every f.a ŧal c.r αsh represents both a personal t.r αgedy and a public responsibility, reaffirming their commitment to a thorough investigation.
Fu.n ℮ral arrangements for Delania Sosa are being organized privately in her hometown. As investigations continue, authorities remind drivers to remain alert, respect speed limits, and wear seatbelts — simple precautions that can save lives.
Her p.a śsing is a p.a ìnful reminder of how quickly circumstances on the road can change. Those who knew her say she will be remembered for her warmth, generosity, and the positive impact she had on her community.
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