Tow-Truck Driver Sent to Prosecutors in Crash That Killed Seven Officers

Published on Honduras Daily · Jun 19, 2026 · Originally reported June 18, 2026 by La Prensa

A 40-year-old tow-truck driver from Choloma was handed over to prosecutors over a June 17 crash on Highway CA-5 that killed seven National Police officers and injured dozens when his truck lost control on a downhill grade, overturned, and struck a police bus.

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Also reported by: Ministerio Público (X)

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