Video captures moments before fatal traffic accident that killed three in El Condado

A video has emerged capturing the critical seconds before a tragic traffic accident in Quito's El Condado sector on the night of July 17, 2026. The footage shows a white SUV traveling on Marcelo Rivadeneira street, nearing a corner. A braking sound is heard, followed by a loud crash, indicating the vehicle plunged from an upper road onto Avenida Mariscal Sucre.

The accident claimed the lives of three people and left eight others injured. Emergency services, including the Integrated Security System ECU-911 and Quito Firefighters, responded swiftly. Paramedics provided pre-hospital care to the injured before transporting them to local hospitals. The crash caused significant traffic disruptions on Avenida Mariscal Sucre.

While the video does not show the exact moment of impact, it provides crucial evidence of the events leading up to the vehicle falling. Authorities are still investigating the exact cause of the crash. Witnesses reported that several individuals were trapped inside the vehicle after the fall, necessitating a complex rescue operation. The investigation aims to determine the factors that led to this devastating incident.