Cyclist Killed After Taxi Strikes Him on Playa del Carmen-Tulum Highway

Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo — A cyclist died after a taxi struck him on Federal Highway 307 near the Xcaret eco-park, on the stretch of road linking Playa del Carmen and Tulum, authorities reported.

Preliminary information indicates the taxi, affiliated with the “Lázaro Cárdenas del Río” taxi union, was traveling south to north along the federal highway when the collision occurred.

According to early reports, the man was trying to ride his bicycle across the busy roadway when the taxi hit him and dragged him about 10 meters from the point of impact.

Witnesses immediately called 911, prompting a large response from municipal traffic officers, municipal police and paramedics in Playa del Carmen.

When paramedics reached the scene and attempted to provide first aid, they confirmed the cyclist had no vital signs. He died at the scene.

Municipal authorities detained the taxi driver after the crash. Meanwhile, forensic experts from the Quintana Roo State Prosecutor’s Office processed the scene and collected evidence to begin the investigation.

Prosecutor’s office personnel later removed the body and transferred it to the Forensic Medical Service (SEMEFO) for the autopsy required by law.