Guatemalan man to face trial for repeatedly running over motorcyclist

Carlos Ovidio Acevedo is set to stand trial for attempted homicide after allegedly running over Larkin Morales multiple times, an act that resulted in Morales losing a leg. Judge Maximino Morales of the Second Criminal Court ruled on Tuesday, June 2, that there is sufficient evidence for Acevedo to face justice.

The incident occurred on September 25, 2025, in zone 9 of the capital. The attack, initially classified as serious injury, gained significant public attention after video footage of the event circulated widely on social media. Acevedo's defense team attempted to have him declared mentally incapacitated to stand trial, presenting a document to this effect during the proceedings. However, the judge dismissed this motion.

During the intermediate phase hearing, the judge determined that enough evidence exists to proceed with the trial. Fernando Guerra, Morales's representative, confirmed the judge's decision. Morales, who was studying nursing at the time of the attack, described the profound impact on his life, stating, "I had a life ahead of me, I was studying a career in Nursing and I couldn't continue; the rehabilitations have been tedious and long. My life has changed a lot."

Acevedo had previously attended an intermediate stage hearing on February 12, where his lawyer sought to downgrade the charge from attempted homicide to a less severe offense. The court's decision to send Acevedo to trial underscores the severity of the charges and the evidence presented against him.

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I had a life ahead of me, I was studying a career in Nursing and I couldn't continue; the rehabilitations have been tedious and long. My life has changed a lot.