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Pedestrian Killed on Morelia–Salamanca Route as Pickup Hits Pole, Driver Held

Authorities restricted lanes toward Morelia during a preliminary investigation.

Overview

  • The fatal strike occurred Friday night near Tarímbaro on the Salida a Salamanca stretch.
  • Preliminary reports say the victim was crossing in an unsigned area of high-speed lanes.
  • A pickup left the roadway near the Salida a Salamanca interchange and knocked down a streetlight pole.
  • Municipal patrols and paramedics responded, conducted an on-scene inspection and secured the area.
  • Traffic was reduced to two lanes toward Morelia as the detained driver was set to be turned over to the Ministerio Público.