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PNP Bus Fatally Strikes 77-Year-Old Near Los Jazmines Metropolitano Station in Independencia

Officials attribute the crash to a red‑light crossing as residents demand safer signage and enforcement.

Overview

  • The victim, identified as Félix Vicente Obregón Pajuelo, died at the scene near the Los Jazmines station around 6 p.m., and firefighters confirmed his death.
  • ATU said the pedestrian crossed with the light on red, reported that it is supporting the investigation, and noted Metropolitano service was not interrupted.
  • Witnesses reported the police bus dragged the victim several meters, and local traffic was halted while investigators worked the scene.
  • Family members demanded accountability and justice, and neighbors described frequent crashes at that stretch, calling for tighter vehicle control and clearer signals.
  • People at the scene said the 77-year-old worked in recycling, and by early Tuesday police had not issued a public statement on the incident.