Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo — A man crossing Avenida 115 near the Poliforum convention center died Thursday afternoon after being struck by a large truck.
The truck was stopped at the intersection of Avenida 115 and Juárez Avenue when it began moving just as the pedestrian was crossing the street. Due to the vehicle’s size and height, the driver did not see the man and ran over him. Witnesses alerted the driver, who stopped, but it was too late.
Paramedics arrived at the scene and confirmed the victim’s death. Authorities cordoned off the area pending the arrival of the State Prosecutor’s Office to remove the body.
Traffic in the area became chaotic due to lane closures on the major thoroughfare.
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
