Fiscalía da a conocer a presuntos responsables de la tragedia fuera del TSM

Summary

After a deadly vehicle collision following a soccer match between Santos Laguna and Monterrey in Torreon, Coahuila, authorities held a press conference. The prosecutor reported that a 52-year-old woman was killed and others injured when a vehicle driven by a female suspect from Texas crashed into fans. Six people were detained, including two believed to be driving. The suspects tested positive for alcohol. Authorities have 48 hours to investigate if this was negligent homicide or manslaughter before bringing charges against those responsible.

Takeaways

• 🚗 A tragic incident occurred outside the Santos Modelo Stadium in Torreón, where a 52-year-old woman was killed and others were injured, including a man who had to have his leg amputated.
• 🚨 The Coahuila Attorney General, Gerardo Márquez, held a press conference to discuss the investigation's progress, indicating that six individuals were detained, with two identified as the suspected drivers of the involved vehicle.
• 🇺🇸 One of the suspects, as well as the vehicle's license plates, are linked to Texas, USA.
• 📢 The press conference raised concerns as it did not clarify many doubts or provide more concrete information than what was already gathered from witness statements and the investigations throughout the day.
• ⏳ The prosecution has a 48-hour window to conclude the investigation and present the case to a judge, who will then determine the liability of the individuals involved, especially the two main suspects.
• 🔍 The Attorney General mentioned the immediate initiation of investigations, the collection of evidence, and the securement of the scene following the tragic event.
• 🤕 Nine people were injured in the incident, some severely, and the responsible vehicle allegedly hit a group of people, resulting in one fatality and multiple injuries.
• 🕵️‍♂️ The identity of the female suspect driving the vehicle is being investigated, and her statement along with others is helping outline the sequence of events.
• 🛑 The authorities are working diligently to resolve the case, ensuring that any criminal act is penalized according to legal statutes.
• 🔐 Details about the deceased individual and the vehicle are confidential within the first 48 hours of the investigation, with some information circulating on social media but not officially confirmed by investigative authorities.

Q & A

What happened outside the Territorio Santos Modelo stadium in Torreon?

A 52-year old woman lost her life after being run over by a vehicle outside the stadium following a soccer match between Santos Laguna and Monterrey.

How many people were injured in the incident?

9 other people were injured, some seriously. The 52-year old victim's partner also had a leg amputated due to injuries sustained.

How many people were detained related to the incident?

6 people were detained initially, with 2 pointed out as the suspected drivers of the vehicle involved in the incident.

Where were the suspected drivers from?

One of the suspected drivers was reported to be an American woman from Texas. The vehicle also had Texas license plates.

What did the State Attorney General say about the investigation?

He said authorities have 48 hours to complete the investigation file to present to a judge, who will then determine responsibility for the incident.

How are authorities investigating the incident?

As a homicide, due to the serious nature of the incident.

Were security protocols activated for the soccer match?

Yes, security protocols were activated and security forces were present, but authorities said the incident happened suddenly beyond their control.

Had similar incidents happened before with games between these teams?

Yes, there is a strong rivalry between the teams. Previous games had issues, so fan groups were typically escorted by police to and from games.

Why were the victims still at the stadium when the incident happened?

It's common for fans to arrive early and leave late, having dinner near the stadium. The victims were likely still there eating after the match ended.

What will happen next in the investigation?

Authorities will determine in the next 72 hours whether the homicide was intentional or accidental based on evidence collected.