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Woman involved in car crash on Avenida Kennedy in critical condition

The incident took place at 5:50 AM this morning, when the woman lost control of her vehicle and crashed into a traffic light post.

23 de Marzo de 2009 | 14:29 | Francisco Águila, El Mercurio Online

SANTIAGO.- María Tapia Ramos, 33, remains in critical condition after crashing her automobile into a stoplight post this morning as she was heading east on Avenida Kennedy.


According to police sources, the incident took place at 5:50 AM, when the woman, for reasons that are still unknown, lost control of her car and crashed into the base of a traffic light on the aforementioned street.


As a result of the impact, the woman suffered severe head injuries and was taken to the Clínica Alemana, where she is currently hospitalized and reportedly in critical condition.


Reports indicate that the collision did not lead to any traffic congestion since the vehicle ended up on the sidewalk.


Personnel from the Traffic Accident Investigation Unit (Siat) of Police arrived on the scene and are currently working to determine the cause of the accident.

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