Tuesday, March 17, 2026

El Alfa suffers traffic accident on Tiradentes Avenue; he is stable

Santo Domingo. – The urban artist El Alfa, known as “El Jefe”, suffered a traffic accident in the early hours of this Sunday at the intersection of Tiradentes Avenue and Roberto Pastoriza Street, in the National District.

According to information confirmed by close sources, the vehicle in which he was traveling, a black Ferrari SF90, hit an electrical pole, causing it to fall and damaging other cars in the area.

Witnesses indicated that, after the impact, the interpreter was removed from the scene to receive medical assistance. So far, he is stable and no serious injuries have been reported.

Units from the General Directorate of Traffic and Ground Transportation Safety (Digesett) arrived at the scene, as well as personnel from the competent authorities, who worked on removing the downed pole and restoring order on the road.

The circumstances of the event are still under investigation.

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