Sister of deceased municipal worker decries driver's freedom, lack of aid

The family of Juan Carlos Pomalaya Quinto, a municipal cleaning worker who died in a traffic accident over two months ago, is demanding justice and alleging a lack of support from the Villa El Salvador municipality. Pomalaya was killed on April 21 while performing his duties when the garbage truck he was operating was struck by a bus from the company Unidos.

His sister, Elizabeth Pomalaya, expressed frustration that the driver involved in the accident remains free. She reported that when she inquired about the driver's and the vehicle's status with the prosecutor, she was told there were no conditions to detain the vehicle during the investigation. This lack of legal action against the driver has compounded the family's grief and struggle.

Furthermore, Elizabeth Pomalaya claims that the municipality has not provided the promised support to the family. She stated that their only contact with municipal representatives was on the day of the accident when they accompanied her to the morgue. Her brother was the primary breadwinner, supporting their 64-year-old mother and financing his younger brother's education. "The mayor does nothing. I asked for support and they told me I would have a lawyer, but so far they haven't helped me even 10 cents," she lamented.

The accident occurred on Avenida Revolución, near Huáscar Park, while Pomalaya was working on a garbage compactor truck. Security cameras reportedly captured the impact, and the footage was to be provided to authorities. The bus driver was taken to the police station for questioning.