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Two Municipal Workers Killed, Eight Injured in Panamericana Sur Crash Near Brisas de Villa

Police are scrutinizing the named truck driver’s conduct, with city attorneys preparing a criminal complaint.

Overview

  • The pre-dawn collision occurred around 3:55–4:00 a.m. at kilometer 17 near the Brisas de Villa overpass, involving a poultry truck and municipal units in a marked maintenance zone.
  • Mayor Renzo Reggiardo identified the victims as Wilfredo Rosales Mallma and Jéssica Corachagua Toledo, and at least eight injured people were taken to nearby hospitals including María Auxiliadora.
  • Security-camera footage shows a heavy truck striking at speed into Lima municipal vehicles, and Emape said the work area had regulatory signage in place.
  • The driver was identified as Edwin Willington Vega Luis; the mayor said initial information suggests he may have fallen asleep and noted prior traffic fines, assertions now under police review.
  • PNP investigators conducted on-site peritaje as north–south traffic remained restricted, and Emape pledged support to the victims’ families and injured workers.