Police patrol car runs red light, causes brutal crash in Pueblo Libre, leaving man in ICU needing surgery

A collision between a Peruvian National Police (PNP) patrol car and a civilian SUV left eight people injured in Pueblo Libre. The incident occurred at the intersection of Brasil and Borgoño avenues, with security cameras capturing the moment of impact and the patrol car overturning.

According to the family traveling in the SUV, the police patrol car, driven by Lieutenant Richard Gerson Chávez Julca, allegedly ran a red light before entering the intersection at high speed. The SUV's four occupants, along with the police officer, sustained injuries.

Ronald Reyes Rodas, 60, suffered the most severe injuries. He has fractures in nine ribs, a pulmonary contusion, and a thoracic contusion. He remains hospitalized and requires surgery, with medical costs already exceeding S/17,000 and the operation estimated at S/40,000. His family is appealing for financial assistance to cover his treatment.

The driver of the SUV, identified as Jané, reported experiencing severe pain and being detained for over six hours after the accident, despite her injuries. "I ask the police lieutenant to take responsibility for running the red light... I was in pain from the impact, and despite that, they deprived me of my liberty," she stated in an interview.

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I ask the police lieutenant to take responsibility for running the red light... I was in pain from the impact, and despite that, they deprived me of my liberty.