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23-Year-Old Woman Dies in Motorcycle Accident

Published Jul 6, 2026, 6:25 AM ASTvia Primera Hora

Why this matters: Traffic accidents are a concern in Puerto Rico due to the island’s road conditions.

A 23-year-old woman, Genesis Torres Núñez, died Sunday night after a motorcycle accident on PR-143 in Villalba. According to the preliminary investigation, the accident occurred around 9:00 PM at kilometer 37.8, near Miradero. Torres Núñez was driving a red and white Honda CRF-450 motorcycle when she apparently lost control due to excessive speed and crashed into a concrete barrier.

She suffered severe injuries and was taken to the CDT San Cristóbal de Villalba by family members, where she was pronounced dead by the on-duty doctor. The investigation is being led by Agent Gustavo De Jesús of the Ponce Highway Patrol Division, along with Prosecutor Natalia Pizarro.

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