What began as a triple collision on the San Juan road ended in a scene of violence captured on video. A driver involved in the accident was hit in the head with a helmet by a motorcyclist who, according to authorities, was not involved in the accident. The incident left two people taken to care centers, damage to road signs and an investigation to identify the aggressor.
The Municipal Traffic Police (PMT) of Guatemala City reported that this Wednesday, June 17, a triple collision was recorded on San Juan Road and 23 Avenue, Zone 7 of the capital. According to the official report, a vehicle caused damage to road signs and a tree when trying to leave the area where the accident had occurred.
“The PMT coordinated support with emergency units and corresponding authorities to attend to the incident,” indicated the entity, which also asked for caution to motorists traveling through the sector due to mobility complications.
A video recorded by witnesses captured one of the most tense moments that occurred after the accident. In the images, a woman, later identified as the driver of the vehicle involved, is seen approaching a motorist apparently to apologize for what happened.
However, the man reacted violently and hit her on the head with the helmet he was wearing in his hands. After the impact, the woman fell onto the flower bed located on the side of the road while the aggressor leaves the scene.
The incident provoked numerous reactions on social networks, where users questioned the behavior of the aggressor and demanded that he be identified.
Amílcar Montejo, director of Communication at Emetra, confirmed that an altercation did occur after the accident. He added that, according to versions collected at the scene, minutes before a collision between a car and a motorcycle had been recorded nearby.
Montejo explained that preliminary information indicates that, when the driver was trying to leave, she collided with a tree, a traffic sign and a motorcycle.
The authorities also clarified that the motorist who appears in the video hitting the woman is not part of the drivers involved in the traffic incident.
“Yes. We are looking for him in photos and videos of the accident and he is not part of the vehicular incident,” said Montejo when asked about the man’s participation in the incident.
As a result of the accident, rescue forces transported two injured people to different hospitals.
The driver of the vehicle with plates P-770GCT was taken to the Guatemalan Social Security Institute (IGSS) 7-19 by Municipal Firefighters.
Separately, the driver of the motorcycle with plates M-561JSG was taken to Roosevelt Hospital by Volunteer Firefighters.
Authorities reported that no drunk drivers were reported.
Investigation and damage to road infrastructure
The procedure was handed over to the National Civil Police (PNC), which was in charge of the corresponding proceedings.
Regarding the damage caused to road signs, Montejo explained that these are recorded in the police report. Subsequently, the municipal affairs judge requests the necessary technical documentation to determine the value of the affected structures and establish the mechanisms for their replacement.
Meanwhile, authorities continue to review photographs and recordings to identify the man who attacked the driver, since, according to the information available, he was not directly involved in the collision that led to the incident.
Triple collision at 23 Avenida and Calzada San Juan, zone 7. A vehicle caused damage to road signs and a tree when trying to leave the scene. Support is coordinated with emergency units and corresponding authorities to address the incident.
Caution when… pic.twitter.com/C0zShaZjDT
— MT Police Guatemala City (@PMTMuniGuate) June 17, 2026
Vehicular fact.
📍 Location: 23 avenue and Calzada San Juan, zone 7.
📝 Situation: triple collision where a vehicle tried to flee, causing damage to a traffic sign and a tree.
Volunteer Fire Department carries out evaluation at the point and PNC present… pic.twitter.com/PgbBMjnYbk
— Amilcar Montejo (@amilcarmontejo) June 18, 2026
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