Accident on the Malecon in Havana

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November 16, 2021. No. 68

«In the tests of the driver's breath, urine and blood, a concentration of 81 milligrams of ethyl alcohol in the blood was determined at the time of the event, which indicates that he had consumed alcoholic beverages and, although he was not intoxicated, his ability to drive was affected.»

Let's start at the end. It is that these things are attacked quickly:

IF YOU ARE DRIVING, SAY NO TO ALCHOLIC BEVERAGES!

The event in question occurred in the early morning hours of May 19, 2019 on the Malecon in Havana. The Malecon is an extremely crowded place in the evening hours mainly.

Malecon in Havana

The driver was in his car, having a mini party, with loud music, and having even ingested alcoholic beverages that reduced his capacity, in addition to the notable speeding. When he lost control of the vehicle, he went straight to the sidewalk, impacting all who were on his way to a stop a few meters ahead.

Accident on the Malecon in Havana

Here is what the official press published:

«The incident occurred when a car from the private sector, driven by a 33-year-old young man who was traveling along the path in the center of Malecon Avenue, coming from Galeano towards Paseo Street, moved on the sidewalk and hit against the people who were there and later against the wall of the boardwalk ».

Victims

In total 5 dead and 18 injured left this fact. The deaths and injuries were understandably very tragic. There are videos on YouTube with the real images, but due to the enormous graphic description of them, I prefer not to put them here. You are free to look it up on YouTube on your own. Keep in mind that the images you will see are very strong. If you are not one of the people who is able to bear so much sadness, I recommend that you do not see them.

Imagine leaving home to spend time with your friends, family or your partner and in just a few seconds, life escapes you. It escapes you because of the irresponsibility of a person who did not analyze the situation at all and preferred to drive, when obviously he did not have the capacity to do so at that moment.

We will never tire of saying, and of always publishing, that if you are driving you cannot do anything other than be aware of the road, and be 100% active. It seems that we always repeat the same thing as parrots, but there is never too much emphasis on it. Obviously it keeps happening and we have to make it stop now.

This happens in every corner of the planet. Irresponsible who gamble with their own life, and put that of others at risk. The numbers don't lie, and they are alarming. In addition, when you analyze them, the large % of traffic accidents are due to drunkenness, that is, it could have been avoided very easily.

Main causes of accidents:

  • Not paying due attention to driving the vehicle.

  • Driving under the influence of ingestion of alcoholic beverages.

  • Speeding.

  • Not respecting the right of way.

  • Technical defects or lack of maintenance of the car.

Several months later, the driver of the vehicle was prosecuted and his sentence was 10 years and 3 months of deprivation of liberty, for the crime of homicide, injuries and damages, in addition to driving on public roads under the influence of alcoholic beverages.

For me, the sentence was very little. Ending the lives of 5 people in just seconds, in addition to perhaps leaving the other wounded with sequelae, so that in 10 years they will be walking as if nothing else through the streets. All this taking into account, that it was his fault entirely. There are things in the court system that could be reviewed, these things should not be overlooked so easily. 10 years, in my opinion, is quite little. What do you think?

Is all for today. Remember that you must always respect traffic laws. Avoid accidents. Take care of your life, that of your passengers and that of everyone around you.

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Their death is very tragic and it's very saddening to hear that kind of thing. They just went there to enjoy yet it cost their lives. Driver should know his responsibility when driving a car and that he might crash yo someone, that's why they needed to pay more attention to it. Not just driving carelessly

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2 years ago

This is so horrible. Some accidents like this also happen in my country where a group of people are being dragged by an SUV, and for some reason, the driver was drunk.

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2 years ago

Almost 100% of the time, they are drunk. That is the worst of the case, that they have no conscience.

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2 years ago

This happens everywhere, in some countries the regulations are stricter and the punishments more severe.

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2 years ago

It should not be overlooked. These irresponsibilities cost lives.

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2 years ago

I think the problem stems from two reasons. Some (especially young men) believe that they're invincible, that they're so incredibly skilled that they can never get anything wrong. Well, yes, there are some very intelligent, very fast-thinking and with fast reactions people out there, clearly above the average. Yet, nobody is 100% perfect. They are not the gods they believe they are. Then the other reason for accidents are those who are self-centred and assume that others need to please their wishes. The world revolves around them. Sadly, often both of these traits appear in the same person, and it's a matter of time for tragedies to happen. But worse yet is the fact that those who are supposed to take in your message will just close the window the go on in their own style causing more misery.

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2 years ago

These tragedies are the worst that can happen. Because of a person who is not paying attention or does everything wrong, innocent people lose their lives.

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2 years ago

Oh this was the one ypu mentioned about in the comment section of my article about road traffic accident. This is horrific! Poor people who died from the accident. May they rest in peace.

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2 years ago

Yes, and then I read another article about an accident, so I decided to share this one. The objective is that people know how much damage they can do when they do not take the corresponding measures when they are driving.

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2 years ago

Another tragic accident that I read today😌

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2 years ago

Accidents happen fairly often. That is why we must always be cautious and comply with all measures to avoid them. Complying with all traffic laws and not drinking while driving is essential.

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2 years ago

Indeed

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2 years ago

Accidents happen, but it is worse when it is due to the irresponsibility of others. 😔

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2 years ago

Yes😌

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2 years ago

Goshh, because of his carelessness driving whilw drunk he killed those people. Why, not jusy rest right or just wait to sober. My goodness 🥺🤦

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2 years ago

Indeed my friend. So sad. 😔

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2 years ago

So sorry to hear that bro.... That is why, as a driver you should be a responsible one. Because we never know when and how an accident may take place. Aigoo!..

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2 years ago

He was irresponsible at his best. Everything that happened was very sad.

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2 years ago

If someone is driving after drink alcohol definitely it would cause trouble for him/herself and also prove white elephant for others. Addiction of alcohol is appalling. I am so sad after hearing such a sad news. Imagine 8 dead at spot. Black day for whole world. Life is pricious gift of almighty so take care of yourself especially while driving. Also care about other lives.

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2 years ago

It is simple to understand. If you drive, do not drink alcoholic beverages. Events like these can happen.

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2 years ago

Yes exactly. Agree with you

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2 years ago

That's unfortunate. The driver should have been sentenced for a lifetime imprisonment. 10 years isn't enough.

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2 years ago

I agree with you. 10 years was not enough. 😔

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2 years ago

This is very prone becaus eof reckless driving someone might be kill.

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2 years ago

Imagine the impact that news made on our society, and on the families of the victims

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2 years ago

This kind of incidents happened everywhere. Even here in our place, because of reckless driving they kill innocent people and guess what? sometimes the victim was the one who was been blamed.

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2 years ago

In this case the victims were just that, victims. They were not to blame for anything. The car went off the road, the driver was irresponsible.

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2 years ago

Exactly the most of the accident occurs due to the rash driving drunk driver. One must be careful about his own and others life

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2 years ago

This is a widespread problem. They believe that nothing will happen and they continue drinking. Alcohol decreases your ability to concentrate

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2 years ago

I believe that this person will have enough days in prison to regret day by day the crimes committed by irresponsible.

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2 years ago

It seems to me that they were not enough. Even because he was irresponsible. Too much speed in his car and he had also drunk alcohol. If it had been that the car suffered a breakdown in the middle of the journey, it would be bad luck. But in this case, it is irresponsible.

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2 years ago

That's very unfortunate. Some never see what consequences their action brings.

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2 years ago

Indeed my friend. Those bad actions, takes lives in a blink of an eye 😔

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2 years ago

That's a sad experience,the driver need to be put to death since he didn't abide by the rules he should have abide on, putting the lives of 5 innocent citizens is a sad experience and an act that the driver was drunk while driving.

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2 years ago

I agree that the sentence was very short. Too irresponsible to forgive so quickly.

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2 years ago

It's really painful when I saw some news regarding with this accidents.😢 The reason there are a lot of people led to death in a second only. It's really heartbreaking. The most saddened. The most horrible.😢

As a human we should be active and be responsible with our actions. Avoid possible causes of accidents if you are going to drive. It's really dangerous. We should always be an advance. We should always having a right mindset to avoid this kind of accidents. Always in our mind the word "Safety First".

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2 years ago

It is very sad. In a second your life escapes due to the irresponsibility of others. You leave the house, and you do not return because it occurs to an individual to drive at high speed, distracted and with alcohol in his system. A disaster.

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2 years ago

Every time I see these kind of news, my heart breaks in to so many pieces... How hard is it to not drive while drinking alcohol??? People make it seriously so hard to feel bad for them and their decisions.. the worst part of these accidents are most of the times, innocent people face the consequences because some idiot cannot stay sober. I feel so horrible reading this post.. RIP those souls who died for nothing.. how unnecessary

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2 years ago

I'm sorry you have to read this article, but it is necessary to raise awareness among everyone. As you say, for an idiot you lose your life in an instant.

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2 years ago

Don't be sorry, you did not even do anything... and good that you are making posts about it, it needed to be done to raise awareness in people

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2 years ago

I get scared when I hear about any kind of accident. Because I know, this accident is very bad. Takes a lot out of our lives. But yes, it doesn't come as an accident. We have to be careful. It was bad to hear that.

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2 years ago

One's irresponsibility makes life turn off in seconds or change you forever. Responsibility must be above all else, especially if you are the one who is behind the wheel in the car.

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2 years ago