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Running a Red Light Leads to Fatal Accident in Curaçao

Local | By Correspondent January 22, 2025

Victim of Fatal Frater Radulphusweg Crash Identified 

WILLEMSTADPolice have identified the victim of the fatal traffic accident that occurred this morning at the intersection of Frater Radulphusweg and Nijlweg. The victim was 77-year-old Erquillia Isaias Lopez, born in Curaçao on July 6, 1947. 

Preliminary investigations suggest the crash was caused by one of the drivers running a red light. The victim, who sustained critical injuries, showed no signs of life when police arrived at the scene. Her death was officially confirmed on-site by a police medical examiner at approximately 11:35 a.m. 

The traffic department is continuing its investigation into the exact circumstances of the accident. This incident serves as a stark reminder of the dangers associated with traffic violations, such as ignoring red lights—a persistent issue in Curaçao.

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