Aly Sánchez, a renowned Cuban actress, mourns the loss of her uncle, who tragically passed away in a traffic accident last Sunday. The incident occurred in a mountainous area of the Trinidad municipality in Sancti Spíritus.
The popular comedian shared a video on her Instagram account, identifying her uncle as the victim of the accident. The vehicle he was in lost control and crashed down a hill known as La Raspadura, in the La Ceiba community. "He was one of those uncles that every niece loves madly. Every time I went to Cuba, we did everything at his house," she remarked.
Aly revealed that her mother and grandmother are devastated and asked for prayers for her family. She expressed relief that both were able to attend the funeral alongside her brother to bid farewell to the deceased. "We had even secured a parole for my uncle," she lamented.
The actress explained that at the time of the accident, her uncle was working on collecting milk from all the nearby villages where her grandmother lives, in the rural community of La Güira. "While descending the hill, the milk truck's brakes failed, the steering broke, they rolled over multiple times, and that's when the tragedy happened," she detailed.
The accident that claimed Aly's uncle's life also injured the truck's driver. The late uncle was the driver's assistant.
On Tuesday, a witness posted a photo of the wrecked vehicle in the Facebook group "Accidentes Buses & Camiones por más experiencia y menos víctimas!". The milk truck was destroyed after veering off the road and plunging into what appears to be a ravine.
Jerilyn Mejías García, who identified herself as the driver's daughter, revealed that her father is severely injured and "in very poor condition".
Aly Sánchez learned about her uncle's accident while vacationing with her family in Costa Rica, as evident from the cheerful videos shared on her social media.
Details Surrounding Aly Sánchez's Uncle's Tragic Accident
Here are some frequently asked questions and answers regarding the tragic accident involving Aly Sánchez's uncle.
Where did the accident occur?
The accident happened in a mountainous area of the Trinidad municipality, in Sancti Spíritus, Cuba.
What caused the accident?
The milk truck's brakes failed, and the steering broke while descending a hill, leading to the vehicle rolling over multiple times.
Who else was involved in the accident?
The truck's driver was also involved in the accident and sustained severe injuries. Aly's uncle was the driver's assistant.