Choroní Excursion Tragedy: Woman Dies in Dominican Republic
Bus Accident on Road to Choroní Leaves One Dead, 35 Injured
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Updated September 1, 2025, 4:00 PM EDT
Tragedy Strikes Choroní Excursion
A bus traveling from Choroní to Maracay, Venezuela, fell down a ravine on Sunday night, resulting in one fatality and at least 35 injuries. The accident occurred near the Danta curve, a known difficult section of the road, around 8:00 PM local time. La Patilla reports the incident.
The deceased has been identified as janeth Irumba Román, 39 years old. Rescuers transported the injured to the Central Hospital of Maracay and the Cipriano Castro hospital in San Vicente for medical attention.
Details of the Accident
According to preliminary reports from various news outlets, the bus lost control while navigating the second regressive curve of the sector, leading to the fall into the ravine. La Patilla indicates the bus was carrying 64 passengers, primarily residents of the Francisco Linares Alcántara municipality.
The group had spent the day visiting the Tipire cave and the beaches of Tinikijima and Playa Grande. The cause of the loss of control is currently under investigation.
Recurring Safety Concerns on the Choroní Road
The Choroní road is a popular route for tourists, but it has a documented history of accidents. Citizens and local advocacy groups have repeatedly called for improvements to road safety infrastructure, including better signage, guardrails, and road maintenance, according to el Siglo.
This incident follows a similar tragedy less than two weeks prior, where three members of a family died in a separate vehicle accident while returning from Choroní. Their truck also plunged into a ravine. This pattern raises serious questions about the safety of the road and the adequacy of current safety measures.
Recent Accidents and Calls for Betterment
The frequency of accidents on the Choroní road has prompted increased scrutiny of its condition and safety protocols. Local authorities have not yet released a comprehensive report on the causes of these incidents, but preliminary investigations suggest factors such as inadequate road maintenance, speeding, and perhaps mechanical failures may contribute to the high accident rate.
Community leaders are urging the Venezuelan government to prioritize road improvements and implement stricter traffic enforcement to prevent future tragedies. they are also advocating for increased emergency response capabilities along the route to ensure quicker assistance to accident victims.