COE reports 19 traffic accident deaths on Christmas and Christmas Eve

In the first phase of the Christmas Operation “Commitment to Life 2020” 11 fatalities were recorded within the operation due to 107 traffic accidents.

So he made it known this Saturday andThe director of the Center for Operations and Emergencies (COE), Juan Manuel Méndez, Which reported that 8 more deaths were recorded outside the operation for a total of 19 deaths.

“From here to the device in the main roads of the country 11 people died and out of the operation eight more people,” the general detailed in the latest report of the first phase of the Christmas Operation.

In the accidents registered in different streets, avenues and freeway of the national territory also 159 people were affected.

Of the 107 accidents recorded, 84 involved motorcycles, 21 involved light vehicles, 4 collisions and 4 heavy vehicles.

intoxications

While it reported a total of 245 people intoxicated by alcohol, including six minors between 14 and 17 years of age.

Also 98 people were treated for food poisoning.

The provinces that reported the most cases of intoxication are: Santo Domingo, Puerto Plata, San Pedro de Macorís, Santiago, San Cristóbal and La Vega.

The second Christmas operation called “Commitment to Life” will begin next Wednesday, December 30 at 2:00 pm and will culminate on January 1, 2021 at 6:00 pm.

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