The authorities have taken a position regarding the unfortunate event, while citizens call for the funeral of one of the fatal victims.
Accident in Los Reyes
Victoria Avalos / The Sun of Zamora
This Friday , while the Christmas caravan was taking place in Los Reyes, Michoacán, a tragedy occurred in which two young people died and three others were injured when they were run over by a truck, according to preliminary reports.
The driver who hit the young women is believed to have been intoxicated and fled the scene upon realizing what had happened.
The young women who lost their lives were identified as Andrea and Lorena, ages 19 and 20, while the identities of the injured remain unknown.
What happened in Los Reyes, Michoacán?
During the night of Friday, December 13, the Christmas caravan was taking place in Los Reyes, and on the corner of Torres Quintero and Nicolás Bravo streets in the Centro neighborhood , a Ford F-150 pickup truck ran over the young women.
The group that was hit by the driver, who was allegedly intoxicated, was made up of young people and teenagers.
Last goodbye to Lorena
Through social media, the people of Los Reyes are urging everyone to join the family at the wake for Lorena, one of the young women who died after being hit by a car in the Christmas Caravan. The wake is scheduled for 1:30 p.m. at the La Paz funeral home in La Zapata.
Those who attend are asked to wear white clothing to say goodbye and offer condolences to their families.
Authorities speak out on the Los Reyes tragedy
Mayor Humberto Jiménez Solís issued a message through social media stating that the municipality is in mourning and guarantees to maintain contact with the families of the victims.
He also mentions that efforts are being made to find the person responsible for the tragedy, and asks the public to share information if they know anything about the person responsible so that justice can be served.
Meanwhile, the Michoacán State Attorney General’s Office (FGE) announced that an investigation has been opened for intentional homicide and attempted intentional homicide in connection with the events in Los Reyes, although the details of the alleged perpetrator have not yet been revealed.
