Cali Traffic Agents Attacked With Stones While Controlling Runaway Car

Traffic agents in Cali, Colombia, faced a dangerous situation on the night of June 3 when a Chevrolet car lost its brakes in the Las Fresas sector. As officers attempted to control the runaway vehicle and prevent a tragedy, they were met with aggression, with individuals throwing stones at them. One female agent sustained injuries from blunt objects during the intervention.

Sergio Javier Moncayo, the district's Secretary of Mobility, strongly condemned the attack. "We cannot allow those who work to protect citizens' lives to be subjected to aggression while fulfilling their duty," he stated. He emphasized that the agents' procedures are aimed at safeguarding everyone's safety on the road and urged the public to support their institutional work.

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We cannot allow those who work to protect citizens' lives to be subjected to aggression while fulfilling their duty.

To manage the emergency, agents coordinated to clear the road, minimizing risks to pedestrians and other drivers. Despite these efforts and various maneuvers, the car's mechanical failure prevented an immediate stop, causing some material damage. The vehicle eventually slowed its trajectory near the La Tertulia Museum after the driver executed a double-turn maneuver, allowing for full control of the situation.

Authorities reported that, despite the high risk posed by the mechanical failure, no injuries occurred among the vehicle's occupants or other road users. The participating units also emerged unharmed.

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We reject in the strongest terms any act of violence against our traffic agents. We call on the citizenry to support institutional work and understand that each procedure aims to safeguard the safety of all citizens on the road.