This is the identity of the motorcyclist who died in an accident on the Mosquera-Mondoñedo road

In the first hours of this Monday, June 17, A traffic accident occurred on the road that connects Mosquera with Mondoñedo, where a motorcycle and a tractor-trailer they were involved.

The motorcyclist slipped and was hit by the tractor trailerresulting in a fire that caused his death. The authorities quickly arrived at the scene to control the situation and regulate traffic.

According to the authorities, the motorcycle, which was traveling in the Girardot-Mosquera direction, hit the tractor-trailer from behind when the latter braked. The impact caused the motorcycle will catch fireresulting in the immediate death of its driver.

Who was the victim?

The driver of the motorcycle has been identified as Cristian Marcelo Bohóquez, originally from San Antonio de Tequendama. Bohóquez, who celebrated Father’s Day yesterday, was a SENA student and worked as an execution technician at Green Móvil. He was married and had two children.

The authorities hypothesize that the motorcyclist did not maintain a safe distance, which would have triggered the fatal accident. Traffic Agents arrived at the scene to control the situation and regulate traffic, which was seriously affected by the incident.

Increase in motorcyclist deaths in 2024: this is how the numbers go

So far this year 2024, Motorcyclist deaths have shown a worrying upward trend compared with the previous year. According to recent data, there have been 1,185 motorcyclist deaths in Colombia until April 2024, which represents an increase in 2.95% compared to the same period in 2023when they were counted 1,151 deaths.

This increase, although relatively small in percentage, reflects a continued road safety problem which disproportionately affects motorcyclists.

In 2023Bogotá reported a total of 270 motorcyclists killed in traffic accidents. This number has been surpassed so far 2024more than 230 deaths recorded only in the capital, which underlines an alarming trend in the country’s main cities.

Authorities have identified excessive speed as one of the main causes of these accidentsalong with a lack of enforcement of traffic rules and inadequate road infrastructure to handle the growing number of motorcyclists.

The increase in motorcyclist deaths is also related to factors cultural and behavioral. According to a study by Johns Hopkins University, the 57% of motorcyclists in Colombia exceed the established speed limits.

This dangerous behavior, combined with an increase in the number of motorcycles on the roads, creates an environment prone to serious and fatal accidents. The misperception that driving at high speed demonstrates skill is a dangerous myth that contributes to accident rate.

Furthermore, the distribution of deaths by age range and gender shows that75% of the victims are menand the 38% are between 15 and 34 years old. This demographic profile points to a young and predominantly male population, which may be more exposed to risks due to factors such as inexperience, recklessness, and a greater tendency to engage in dangerous driving behaviors.

Authorities and experts have recommended a series of measures to address this crisis. These include the implementation of stricter traffic control, the use of speed radars, and a thorough review of the licensing process for motorcyclists. Furthermore, it is suggested to encourage the use of safety devices such as ABS brakes, which can significantly reduce the likelihood of fatal accidents.

Comparison of motorcyclist death figures between 2023 and 2024 reveals a worrying increasewith factors such as excessive speed, recklessness and insufficient road infrastructure as the main culprits.

Addressing this issue requires a multifaceted approach that includes education, best security practices, and greater oversight by the authorities. Only in this way can this trend be reversed and guarantee greater safety for motorcyclists on the country’s roads.

DANIELA GUTIERREZ MUNAR

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