A devastating collision between two pickup trucks occurred just before 11 pm on Monday in the La Blanqueada neighborhood of Montevideo, at the intersection of Monte Caseros and Luis Alberto de Herrera. The accident has left a 2-year-old boy in critical condition. As the investigation unfolds, details are emerging about the chaotic events that transpired in the aftermath of the crash.
The collision involved a white Volkswagen Saveiro and a gray Renault Oroch, which was carrying a family of three: a 1-year-old baby, a 2-year-old boy, and their father. According to sources close to the case, the 2-year-old boy was ejected from the vehicle and suffered a severe head injury. He was rushed to the British Hospital, where he remains in intensive care. The 1-year-old baby was also taken to the same hospital, although their condition remains undisclosed.
The accident scene was marked by chaos and attempted deceit. When police arrived, they found that the driver of the Volkswagen Saveiro had fled the scene, leaving behind a trail of destruction. In a bizarre turn of events, the driver attempted to steal a vehicle from a person who was parking their car in front of a house. Unbeknownst to the driver, the vehicle’s owner was an off-duty police officer. The officer, who was dressed in civilian attire, quickly apprehended the suspect, with the assistance of other police officers who arrived at the scene.
The suspect, who has been identified as a man with no prior convictions, was taken into custody and transported to the 9th police precinct. However, his attempts to escape did not end there – he also tried to flee from the police station. The authorities are currently investigating the circumstances surrounding the accident and will be working to determine the responsibilities of those involved. As the probe continues, the community remains concerned about the condition of the young boy and the actions of the driver, who is now facing serious consequences for his reckless behavior.