On the afternoon of Sunday, June 29, the death of the motorcyclist who crashed into a taxi on the afternoon of Saturday, June 28, in Orizaba, a municipality located in the Altas Montañas region of Veracruz, was confirmed. Authorities confirmed that the victim was of Asian descent and had family in the municipality.
The victim was Shi Yan Woo, a young man of Asian descent who died after being taken to the Río Blanco Regional Hospital by members of the Mexican Red Cross for medical treatment following the accident he had with a taxi on Cri Cri Avenue. The young man’s relatives owned a Chinese restaurant in Orizaba.
The incident occurred after the victim collided with a municipal taxi and was thrown onto the asphalt.
So far, authorities have not disclosed the legal status of the taxi driver. The motorcyclist’s body was taken to the facilities of the Forensic Medical Service (Semefo) in Orizaba, where it will be returned to his family.
Context of how the accident occurred
According to official information, the incident occurred on the afternoon of Saturday, June 28, on Cri Cri Avenue, also known as Circunvalación. Shi Yan Woo collided with a March taxi with Orizaba municipality license plate number 2049. The incident occurred as both vehicles were traveling north of the city, near the area known as Los Filtros.
At the time of impact, the motorcycle driver was thrown onto the asphalt. Witnesses called emergency numbers to request that authorities attend to the situation.
Red Cross personnel from the Orizaba branch arrived at the scene and immediately transported the motorcyclist to the Río Blanco Regional Hospital for medical attention. His death was confirmed hours later.
Authorities Take Note of the Accident
Members of the Orizaba Municipal Police and the Highway Patrol took note of the situation and posted warning signs regarding the reduction in lanes for vehicle traffic. They subsequently conducted the corresponding forensic examination to determine liability.
Both vehicles were sent to a corral while the investigation concludes to determine the cause of this serious accident that occurred this afternoon in the city of Orizaba. A video began circulating on social media showing the moment the motorcycle driver collided with the taxi from behind and was thrown onto the asphalt.
Source: lasillarota
