Motorcyclist Dies After Crash on Federal Highway 307 in Quintana Roo

Paramedics and authorities at the scene of a fatal motorcycle accident on Federal Highway 307 in Quintana Roo, Mexico

Felipe Carrillo Puerto, Quintana Roo — A motorcyclist died Sunday after a crash on Federal Highway 307, authorities said.

Two people on a motorcycle left the roadway at kilometer 126 of the Reforma Agraria–Puerto Juárez highway, on the Felipe Carrillo Puerto–Uh May stretch. Both were seriously injured.

Bystanders stopped to help and called Red Cross paramedics. The National Guard’s highway division was also alerted to handle the investigation.

One of the injured had lost an eye and was believed to have a skull fracture. Paramedics treated him at the scene and rushed him to the general hospital in Felipe Carrillo Puerto. The second rider was also taken to the hospital.

The first victim later died from his injuries. Officials from the State Prosecutor’s Office arrived to carry out the investigation, and the body was transferred to the forensic medical service.

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By Javier Mendez

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