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PNP Officer Dies in Head-On Crash with Cavassa Bus on Panamericana Norte

Investigators examine vehicle conditions alongside witness accounts under Public Ministry supervision.

Overview

  • The collision occurred Sunday at kilometer 421 near Chimbote, Áncash.
  • The officer was driving a pickup with his wife, who was injured and taken to a nearby health center.
  • The Cavassa bus was traveling from Lima to Sullana with more than 50 passengers, and no injuries were reported among those on board.
  • PNP units and a Public Ministry representative removed the body and opened inquiries that include technical inspections and witness interviews.
  • Authorities have withheld the officer’s identity pending family notification, passengers were stranded for hours awaiting transfer, and Cavassa has not issued a public statement.