Lawmaker deputy killed  in crash

Jose Moreno a 61-year Chiriqui businessman and deputy to a Molirena lawmaker in the current Assembly was killed on Tuesday, May 21 when he lost control of his car and crashed into the supports od a flyover.

The accident happened at the Potrerillos exit on the in  David-Boquete highway in Chiriquí province.

He was  deputy  to  Miguel Fanovich circuit 4- 1  during the period 2014-2019, 

“Witnesses point out that this person was coming at a moderate speed, so we did not rule out a cardiac problem or dizziness since the final position of the vehicle clearly shows that he lost control, which is why we are already investigating,” said a police spokesperson.

There have been 18 traffic fatalities in Chiriqui so far this year.