COOn August 30, a Mercedes-Benz truck traveling at high speed collided violently with a truck on the Bogotá-Girardot highway, resulting in the death of 30-year-old woman Gabriela Peña Gómez. The driver of the truck, Andrés Cubillos, survived the crash. Gabriela’s sister, Paula Peña, expressed shock that Cubillos was not subjected to an alcohol test by responding officers at the scene. She later learned that the test was conducted at the hospital and showed he had a blood alcohol level of 'grado uno.' Paula revealed that Cubillos discarded beer cans into the ravine immediately after the collision and did not assist his victim. She also stated that Cubillos was a friend of her sister but had no connection to the rest of the family. Authorities are expected to determine the full circumstances of the incident, including whether Cubillos was racing with another vehicle before losing control.
Bias read (Progressive): The article frames the incident through the perspective of the victim’s family, emphasizing the lack of due process by authorities and suggesting potential negligence. While the event itself is a tragic accident, the focus on the failure of law enforcement to conduct an alcohol test and the detailed
