Tuesday, May 26, 2026

Kiko the Crazy's team clarifies situation after traffic accident; they state there are no fatalities

Santo Domingo. The work team of urban artist Kiko el Crazy issued a statement to clarify the circumstances surrounding the traffic accident in which the exponent was involved on the morning of February 1st. According to the communication, the artist José Alberto Rojas Peralta was heading to his last work commitment of the night when a motorcyclist unexpectedly crossed his path, forcing him to maneuver to avoid a direct collision. As a result of this action, the vehicle hit a tree and subsequently another car. The team emphasized that Kiko el Crazy was not at fault in the incident and highlighted that the artist acted responsibly and humanely from the first moment, providing immediate assistance and carrying out the necessary procedures, both legally and personally, to ensure the proper care of the involved motorcyclist.
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They also reported that the motorcyclist's condition is stable and that he is receiving the corresponding care. The artist's team requested that the media and the general public handle the information with prudence and responsibility. In other news, they reported that they offer a reward of 50 thousand Dominican pesos for information that leads to the whereabouts of the artist's cell phone, which was allegedly stolen during the incident. For any information, they indicated to contact 809-632-5558.

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