Young man survives serious accident on the Salcedo–Tenares highway

A young man identified as Leo was involved in a traffic accident that occurred on the road connecting Salcedo with Tenares, specifically in the vicinity of the sector known as "El Control". According to versions collected at the scene, the driver would have lost control of the vehicle, leaving the road and ending up overturned inside a ditch at the side of the road. The car ended up with its wheels up and suffered extensive damage, being practically unusable due to the force of the impact. According to the young man himself, at the time of the accident he was tired and had consumed alcoholic beverages, circumstances that may have influenced the loss of control. Despite the seriousness of the event and the impact of the scene, the driver managed to survive. So far, no official reports have been offered on his health condition. The event has caused concern among those who reside and frequently travel along this important road.

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Authorities and the community reiterate the call for caution when driving, reminding that driving while fatigued or under the influence of alcohol considerably increases the risk of accidents and endangers innocent lives.

By Garcia Swat