Cancún, Quintana Roo — A 30-year-old man died after a dump truck struck him while he was riding a bicycle in a construction zone in Cancún’s Nuevo Progreso neighborhood on Thursday evening.
The incident occurred around 6:30 p.m. at the intersection of Armadillo and 4 de Marzo streets, a construction area where the cyclist reportedly entered to take a shortcut, according to preliminary accounts.
Witnesses said a lack of street lighting in the area may have prevented the dump truck driver from seeing the cyclist. Other unofficial reports suggested the victim was allegedly intoxicated, which could have influenced his decision to enter the zone where several heavy vehicles were operating.
A neighbor who spotted the man’s body alerted emergency services. Police officers from the Public Security Department and officials from the State Prosecutor’s Office arrived at the scene, cordoned off the area, and confirmed the death.
Red Cross paramedics responded and confirmed the cyclist showed no vital signs. Later, personnel from the Forensic Medical Service removed the body for further investigation.
Authorities have released limited information about the case. It remains unclear whether the dump truck driver was detained or fled the scene, as some witnesses suspect. There has been no statement from the construction site manager regarding the incident.
The accident caused concern among neighborhood residents due to the significant police presence. Officials are expected to provide more details in coming days.
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