We often talk or listen to topics related to vial educationwhich leads the population to demand that the authorities monitor that the drivers respect traffic regulations to avoid accidents; However, we forget that these rules also apply to pedestrians in order to safeguard integrity, something that a younger she forgot just when she tried to cross a main avenue located in Puebla, a situation that led her to be hit and run victim.
The unfortunate images captured by security cameras where it is observed that a 12 year old girlcrossed the road recklessly, because in addition to not doing it on a corner with the support of traffic lights, he does it thinking that would beat a vehicleor that it was approaching at full speed.
According to official information, the events occurred last Thursday afternoon, June 13, at the intersection of the Las Torres Avenue and Prolongación Avenuein the Amalucan colonyin Puebla, a road that is known to be one of the busiest due to its connection with commercial and residential areas.
The young victim, who is wearing what appears to be a school uniform, stops to cross the street meters before the nearest traffic light. When observing a vehicle passing by, she observes a free space between motorized units, so run to get through without realizing that a car was very close behind her that did not stop and ended up hitting her.
As shown in the material, the minor was hit by the front part of the unit at the height of the co-pilot, which caused it to come out projected and even flipped a couple of times in the air and then fell abruptly to the pavement. Witnesses run to help her, while The alleged perpetrator flees.
Local media have reported that the minor, whose identity has not been revealed, she was taken to a nearby hospital where medical personnel reported that, despite the severity of the impact, He only suffered non-life-threatening injuries.. Regarding the identity of the driver, no details have been released, so it is unknown if he was detained or if he is wanted by the authorities.
In Mexico, the penalties for running over a person, which are present in local and federal laws, vary depending on the circumstances of the incident and the specific laws of each state. However, in general terms, these may include:
- Criminal Liability: If the hit-and-run results in serious injury or death, the driver may face criminal charges that carry prison sentences. The length of the sentence will depend on the severity of the damage caused and whether there were aggravating circumstances, such as driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
- Economic Fines: In addition to prison sentences, the driver may be fined amounts that vary depending on local law and the severity of the incident.
- Compensation to the Victim: The person responsible may be required to cover medical expenses, rehabilitation and other compensation to the victim or his or her family in the event of death.
- Driver’s License Suspension or Revocation: Depending on the severity of the collision, the driver may face temporary or permanent suspension of their driver’s license.
To avoid being hit by a car, it is important to follow certain safety measures for both pedestrians and drivers. In the case of pedestrians, it is recommended always use pedestrian crossings or enabled crossings, while respecting traffic lights. If possible, it is also recommended to wear clothing with bright or reflective colors, especially at night or in low visibility conditions.
Likewise, we remind you of the importance of not using headphones or mobile devices that may be distracting and, therefore, always trying to keep your attention on traffic. When crossing busy streets or avenues, it is recommended to look both ways, even on one-way roads. If the pedestrian encounters the fact of lack of sidewalks, what should be done is to walk in the opposite direction to the vehicular traffic to see the approaching vehicles.
