Darien crash lifts road death total to 373

A HEAD-ON  collision between a pickup and a truck on the Pan-American Highway in Darien on Sunday, November 27, killed one person and critically injured four.  The death of Elidio Ramírez, 62,  the pickup brought the total of transit deaths this year to 373.

The accident,  took place at 5 pm near the Pro Niños Foundation, in Metetí. The truck left the road and overturned in a ditch.

The injured were taken to the Metetí Health center before being transferred to the Chepo Regional Hospital where they remain in critical condition.