Naranjal, March 31, 2025 – A 19-year-old teenager, identified as Andy Sevilla Rodríguez, was violently struck by a truck on Saturday evening at the Jesús María intersection. The collision was so severe that the young man lost one of his legs and struggled to breathe following the impact.
Local residents quickly alerted the fire department, who arrived at the scene, provided first aid, and rushed Rodríguez to Naranjal’s basic hospital. He was later transferred to the IESS hospital in Milagro, where he continues to receive medical treatment. The accident occurred at 6:55 p.m., with emergency surgery concluding just after 11:30 p.m.
The victim’s family is demanding justice and a thorough investigation into the truck driver, who fled the scene after the crash. Authorities are yet to release further details about the incident.
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