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A 21-year-old motorcyclist died in a traffic accident on the Bucaramanga-Floridablanca highway on July 5, 2023. The accident occurred when the motorcyclist, identified as Daniel Felipe Ibáñez Martínez, tried to evade a police checkpoint. He lost control of his motorcycle and crashed into a concrete barrier.
Ibáñez’s death sparked protests by motorcyclists in Bucaramanga. The protesters blocked roads and burned tires. They also attacked the Bucaramanga Direction of Traffic with stones and sticks.
The Bucaramanga mayor’s office condemned the violence and called for calm. The Colombian government has launched an investigation into the accident.
The protests highlight the growing tensions between motorcyclists and authorities in Bucaramanga. Motorcyclists have long complained about being targeted by police and subjected to arbitrary fines. They also argue that the city’s traffic laws are unfair to motorcyclists.
The death of Daniel Felipe Ibáñez Martínez is a tragedy. It is also a reminder of the need for better communication and understanding between motorcyclists and authorities in Bucaramanga.
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Ibáñez was a resident of Floridablanca, Santander. He worked as a jeweler and was studying to be a topographer.
He was the oldest of four siblings. His mother, Isaura Ibáñez, is a single parent.
Ibáñez’s death has been a source of great grief for his family and friends. They have described him as a kind and hardworking young man.
The protests that followed Ibáñez’s death were largely peaceful. However, there were some reports of vandalism and looting.
The Colombian government has promised to take action to address the concerns of motorcyclists in Bucaramanga.
Daniel Felipe Ibáñez Martínez, a 21-year-old motorcyclist, died in a traffic accident on the Bucaramanga-Floridablanca highway on July 5, 2023.
The accident occurred when Ibáñez tried to evade a police checkpoint. He lost control of his motorcycle and crashed into a concrete barrier.
Ibáñez’s death sparked protests by motorcyclists in Bucaramanga. The protesters blocked roads and burned tires.
The Bucaramanga mayor’s office condemned the violence and called for calm.
The Colombian government has launched an investigation into the accident.