Ciudad Juarez, January 21 – A traffic accident in the early hours of Wednesday, January 21, at the intersection of Óscar Flores Boulevard and Cordillera de los Andes in Ciudad Juarez, Chihuahua, left one person with minor injuries and another detained. The incident involved two black SUVs and was reportedly caused by a driver running a red light.
Details of the Accident
According to preliminary reports from authorities, one of the vehicles failed to stop at a red light, colliding sideways with the other SUV. The impact caused the second vehicle to be propelled several meters from the collision point. This information was released by N+ on January 21, 2026, at 11:58 CST, and updated 11 hours prior to the current time of 2026-01-22 07:20 CST.
Minor Injuries Reported for One Driver
Emergency services, including elements from the Road Safety Coordination, quickly arrived at the scene to secure the area and begin the necessary investigations to determine responsibility. Paramedics from the Red Cross were also called to attend to the driver of the vehicle that was hit. The female driver sustained minor injuries but did not require transport to a hospital.
Driver Detained for Causing Accident
The alleged at-fault driver was taken into custody. Authorities stated that the driver would remain detained while their legal situation is determined and they are held accountable for the damages caused in the significant traffic incident. The investigation is ongoing to fully ascertain the circumstances surrounding the collision.
This incident highlights the importance of adhering to traffic laws, particularly respecting traffic signals, to ensure road safety for all commuters in Ciudad Juarez.
