Five Construction Workers Thrown From Truck Bed After Crash on Highway 307
Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo — Five construction workers were thrown from the bed of a pickup truck Tuesday afternoon after a speeding car rear-ended them on Federal Highway 307 near the Sirenis hotel, authorities said.
The workers were riding in the back of a Nissan Frontier when the impact sent them flying onto the shoulder and into roadside vegetation. Despite the violent ejection, none of the men suffered serious injuries, according to officials.
Paramedics arrived at the scene and provided first aid to the workers. National Guard officers cordoned off the area and are handling the investigation to determine responsibility.
The crash caused traffic slowdowns in both directions on the Puerto Aventuras-Tulum stretch of the highway.
Javier Mendez covers public safety, law enforcement, and legal affairs in Quintana Roo. He monitors official reports from the FGE (State Prosecutor's Office), the Mexican Navy, and municipal police to deliver accurate English summaries of crime, trafficking cases, arrests, and court rulings affecting the Riviera Maya region.Javier has been covering crime and public safety news since 2023, reporting on cases ranging from felony arrests and human trafficking investigations to court proceedings and organized crime-related incidents across Cancún, Playa del Carmen, Tulum, and Chetumal. His reporting provides English-speaking residents and travelers with reliable, timely information about safety conditions in Quintana Roo's major tourist destinations.Javier works closely with official government sources and press offices to verify facts before publication, and maintains an archive of law enforcement communications to provide context for ongoing stories. He is dedicated to accurate, factual reporting on complex safety issues that affect both residents and visitors to the region.For story tips: javier@rivieramayanews.mx
