A 14-year-old boy died in a traffic accident on the La Venta Nextipac highway, near the Vallarta highway and the Venta del Astillero in Zapopan. According to witnesses, the minor lost control of his motorcycle, possibly due to bushes and loose wires in the area, which led to him being hit by a semi-trailer.
The driver of the heavy vehicle fled the scene, even abandoning the keys to the trailer. Authorities from the Institute of Forensic Sciences recovered the young man’s body, while the Public Prosecutor’s Office conducted the corresponding investigation.
Unfortunately, motorcyclists often lose their lives while traveling through the different municipalities of the Guadalajara Metropolitan Area. Recently, a young man and a minor lost their lives in San Pedro Tlaquepaque due to a falling tree.
At the scene, TELEDIARIO was able to detect what appeared to be parts of a helmet, which could call into question whether he was wearing one or not, and whether he had certification.
We were also able to observe the presence of a backpack typically used for delivery, as well as a menu from MI Oax, a snack and taco shop serving Oaxacan cuisine operating in Zapopan.
The accident caused severe traffic jams in the area, particularly in the Guadalajara direction toward Nextipac.
It is unknown whether the business hired the minor to make home deliveries. Authorities will conduct the necessary procedures to determine responsibility.
During TELEDIARIO’s coverage, no family members of the minor were reported to be present at the scene of the accident. In addition, multiple motorcyclists were observed riding without helmets, including a young woman with a child as a passenger, none of whom were wearing protective gear.
This situation shows that the motorcycle operations have not fully fulfilled their purpose.
Desperation over the halted traffic caused some drivers to drive past the accident scene, where some debris remained, without any intervention from the traffic authorities present.
The use of motorcycles as a means of transportation has become popular in low- and middle-income countries, and therefore in most cities across the country.
Their use is attributed to the reduction in fuel and parking costs, increased mobility, the ability to avoid traffic, and the ease of purchasing them in department stores.
According to INEGI’s Registered Death Statistics, between 2015 and 2023, 1,736 deaths of people riding motorcycles were recorded in Jalisco.
