Trailer Overturns on La Paz–Todos Santos Highway After Avoiding Cow; Driver Unharmed
- Redacción
- Aug 12
- 2 min read
The accident occurred near kilometer 45 on a stretch with limited nighttime visibility and known risk of straying animals
La Paz, BCS – Tuesday, August 12, 2025.In the early hours of Tuesday, a trailer overturned on the highway connecting La Paz with Todos Santos when the driver swerved to avoid hitting a cow on the road. The driver was treated at the scene and taken to a local hospital, but authorities confirm he is in stable condition.
Incident Details
The accident occurred near kilometer 45 on a stretch with limited nighttime visibility and known risk of straying animals. Witnesses say the driver made a sharp maneuver to avoid an animal, causing him to lose control and overturn the trailer off the road. The Federal Highway Police responded, activated emergency protocols, and diverted traffic while medical assistance and tow operations took place.
Why This Matters for BCS Residents
Road Safety and Free-Roaming Livestock: The incident highlights a persistent hazard on rural roads—unfenced livestock on roadways, especially at night without street lighting.
Protecting Lives: While no serious injuries occurred, such incidents—impacting both commercial and personal traffic—can have dire consequences unless infrastructure and signage are improved.
Tourism Access and Connectivity: Todos Santos is a key tourist corridor; ensuring safe roads benefits everyone—operators, visitors, locals—who traverse these routes daily.
Call for Preventive Measures: Residents demand actions such as fencing, reflective signage, perimeter maintenance, and increased nighttime patrolling to reduce animal-related crashes.
Next Steps
The State Secretariat of Infrastructure and Urban Development (SIDUEBCS) announced an urgent review of the impacted segment, with plans to install signage, lighting, or physical barriers to prevent animals from accessing the roadway. Meanwhile, drivers—especially truckers—are urged to slow down, stay alert, and use hazard lights if animals are on the road to warn fellow motorists.
This incident, albeit non-fatal and occurring at night, is a reminder that road safety in our state demands vigilance and proactive measures. Our roads are part of daily life, and preserving them is safeguarding all of us.
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