Fatal Crash on Santo Domingo – Quinindé Highway Leaves One Dead, Several Injured

A serious traffic accident occurred on the Santo Domingo – Quinindé highway on Friday, August 28, 2026, resulting in one fatality and multiple injuries. The collision involved a passenger car and an interprovincial bus in the Valle Hermoso sector, a stretch of road that has recently seen another tragic incident.

Emergency responders and paramedics were quickly on the scene to provide pre-hospital care to those affected. Victims were subsequently transported to local healthcare facilities for further treatment. Police cordoned off the area to manage the aftermath, with debris from the vehicles scattered across the roadway. The accident caused significant traffic congestion and a partial closure of the highway.

Authorities have launched an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the crash to ascertain its cause and assign responsibility. This latest incident occurs just 16 days after a separate tragedy on the same highway, which claimed the life of Giomara Lozada, wife of musician Mauricio Núñez, and left Núñez and their two children seriously injured. The investigation into Friday's crash aims to prevent future occurrences on this often-dangerous route.