Woman Faces 10 Charges in Barranquitas Pedestrian Death
Oct 14, 2026, reported by Metro PR
- Adarielys Marie Camilo Cumba faces 10 charges, including causing death and serious bodily harm while driving under the influence
- The accident occurred on April 5 and resulted in the death of William Javier Avilés Ortiz and injured three others
- A preliminary hearing is scheduled for November 30, with the defendant under electronic supervision and a global bond of $101,000
In Puerto Rico, the Aibonito Prosecutor’s Office presented 10 criminal charges against Adarielys Marie Camilo Cumba, 20, for causing a traffic accident while driving under the influence of alcohol in Barranquitas. The accident, which occurred on April 5, resulted in the death of William Javier Avilés Ortiz and injured three others: Pedro J. Morales Cintrón, Luis J. Rivera Bonilla, and Johanna I. Reyes Rivera.
According to the investigation, Camilo Cumba was driving a Hyundai Veloster on Avenida José Zayas Green in Barranquitas when she invaded the opposite lane and hit two parked vehicles. Camilo Cumba faces charges for causing death and serious bodily harm while driving under the influence, reckless or negligent driving, and causing bodily harm and death, in violation of articles 7.06, 5.07(a), 5.07(b), 5.07(c), and 7.02 of Law 22-2000.
Judge Jenny Malavé Nuñez of the Aibonito Court of First Instance found probable cause for arrest on all charges and imposed a global bond of $101,000. The defendant will remain under electronic supervision, and a preliminary hearing is scheduled for November 30.