OAXACA DE JUÁREZ, OAXACA, MEXICO – FEBRUARY 11, 2026 In the Historic Center of Oaxaca de Juárez, a tragic accident claimed the life of an elderly American tourist. The woman was struck by a water tanker on Fiallo Street near the Hidalgo intersection. The moment of the accident was captured on video, which later surfaced on social media.
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- The victim
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- The truck driver
According to available footage, the woman was crossing the street as the tanker driver was turning. After the impact, she was run over by the vehicle’s rear wheels, causing fatal injuries. Paramedics were called to the scene but were unable to help, and her death was confirmed on site.
The driver was immediately detained, and the area was closed for investigation. Police confirmed that the victim was identified by the initials C.E. and had been staying at a hotel in the city center for about five days. The driver, identified as J.B.M., was handed over to the public prosecutor.
The released footage sparked debate on social media about who was at fault, with some people pointing to the driver’s duty of extra caution, while others criticized the pedestrian’s behavior. The investigation is ongoing.
