Hit-and-run raises highway death toll to 216

A hit-and-run fatality on Friday, September 23   on the road leading to Kuna Nega brought the number of traffic deaths in the first nine months of the year to 216.

Major Eric Rodríguez, of the National Directorate of Traffic Operations, said Saturday that in the last 24 hours, 92 traffic accidents were reported, resulting in the imposition of 1,744 infractions due to violations of traffic regulations. Of this total, 502 were placed for speeding. In addition, 29 drivers were caught driving under the influence of alcohol.