Overview

• Two of the deceased were from Nicaragua, including a father and his 8-year-old daughter.
• A woman from Ecuador was also killed in the accident.
• The incident occurred near Juchitan, a common route for migrants heading to the U.S. border.
• Police patrols sometimes accompany migrant groups, but it is unclear why this group was unprotected.
• The driver of the vehicle has been detained and may face vehicular manslaughter charges.