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Santo Domingo. – The National Institute of Transit and Land Transportation (Intrant) inaugurated the Traffic Accident Victims Assistance Unit (UAVIST) and the Dr. Cruz Jiminián Medical Care Unit, as part of its commitment to road safety and the protection of those affected by traffic accidents in the country.
The figures are conclusive: every year in the Dominican Republic, thousands of people die and more than 100,000 suffer injuries due to road accidents, which generates physical, emotional, legal, and social consequences of great impact. Faced with this reality, Intrant presented these new instances as a timely and strategic response, aimed at improving the attention and support for victims and their families.
The UAVIST will offer psychological guidance, legal advice, and medical referrals to ensure that those affected receive the necessary support without bureaucratic processes. The director of Intrant, Milton Morrison, highlighted that this service seeks to make visible the problem of road violence and at the same time promote a culture of respect for traffic regulations.
In parallel, the Dr. Cruz Jiminián Medical Care Unit was inaugurated, installed at the Intrant headquarters. This space is designed to provide primary emergency care, stabilize serious cases and refer them to specialized centers, as well as offer general consultations, control of chronic diseases and preventive programs on alcohol and drug use in drivers. The unit also includes a vaccination area, a pharmacy and a lactation room to ensure a safe and inclusive environment for its collaborators.
To expand the scope of these services, Intrant signed an agreement with the Government Office of Information and Communication Technologies (OGTIC), through which the attention to victims is integrated into the *Government Contact Center 462. In this way, citizens will be able to access the UAVIST from anywhere in the country by simply dialing the assistance line.
The activity was also the setting for the signing of an agreement with the Ibero-American Federation of Victims against Road Violence (FICVI), represented by its president, Alma Chávez Guth. The agreement contemplates the exchange of international experiences and best practices, the development of awareness programs and the creation of public policies that strengthen the protection of victims in the country.
Morrison noted that this alliance is part of the 2025–2030 National Road Safety Strategic Plan, declared of high national interest through Decree 656-24, as well as the National Pact for Road Safety, which brings together more than 120 public and private entities.
With these initiatives, Intrant reaffirms its commitment to reduce accidents on the roads and to provide comprehensive care to victims, placing people and families who face the consequences of road violence at the center of its management.
