Driver Flees Crash Into Playa del Carmen Store

Playa del Carmen, Mexico — A driver fled the scene after crashing a car into the metal security shutter of a commercial establishment in the Luis Donaldo Colosio neighborhood in the early hours of Monday morning. The vehicle was left abandoned at the site following the incident.

The accident occurred on 30th Avenue at the intersection with Colosio Avenue at approximately 1:30 a.m. According to preliminary reports, witnesses stated that the driver, who was traveling at excessive speed, lost control on the pavement. The witnesses noted the driver failed to account for the weather conditions while operating the vehicle.

After losing control, the car mounted the sidewalk and ended its trajectory by colliding with the business's metal security shutter in that area. No injuries were reported as a consequence of the impact, with damage limited to the vehicle and the structure of the business.

Municipal Transit Department officers arrived at the location and found the vehicle unoccupied. The unit sustained damage to its front end and visible damage at the point of impact. Authorities proceeded to cordon off the area and requested a tow truck to move the car to the municipal vehicle impound lot.

The case has been referred to the Secretary of Public Security for corresponding follow-up. The vehicle's owner is expected to present themselves before the authorities to determine liability and cover the damages caused.

The identity of the driver or the vehicle's owner involved has not been officially released at this time.