A 34-year-old tourist lost her left leg after being run over while in the area of the José de Diego Expressway, in the Municipality of Arecibo, by a driver who allegedly fell asleep.

According to the preliminary report prepared by the Puerto Rico Police Department (PRPD), the woman, identified as Vanessa Rosario Briones, was traveling with a group of five to six people from the state of New Jersey, in a gray 2024 Kia Carnival.

According to the PRPD, the vehicle was traveling at kilometer 25.4 when the occupants stopped in the area of the promenade so that Rosario Briones could relieve herself.

While Rosario Briones was in the green area, the driver of a red 2024 Toyota Corolla, identified as Emmanuel Pagán Montes, entered the area and impacted the woman. The driver alleged that he fell asleep.

Following the collision, Rosario Briones suffered serious injuries to her left leg and was transported to the Puerto Rico Medical Center in Río Piedras.

Authorities later reported that Rosario Briones lost her left leg. At this time, her condition is unknown.

Police indicated that a breathalyzer test given to Pagán Montes, who is 36 years old, showed a result of 0.0%.

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