A fatal traffic incident in the popular tourist destination of Punta Cana has resulted in the death of a Russian visitor. The accident occurred on Thursday afternoon along the Boulevard Turístico del Este, a major thoroughfare in the Bávaro region.
According to official reports, the collision took place at approximately 4:15 p.m. near the intersection of the Verón-Punta Cana Fire Department. A blue Toyota Camry CE, traveling in the north-south direction, reportedly veered out of control and struck a recently installed light pole that had been positioned by infrastructure company RD Vial.
The impact proved fatal for 39-year-old Mariia Tarasova, who was riding as a passenger in the vehicle. The driver, identified as 58-year-old Aleksey Ivanovich Troyan, also a Russian national, sustained injuries in the crash. Emergency response teams from the 9-1-1 system promptly transported Troyan to the Verón public hospital for medical treatment.
Local authorities have initiated a comprehensive investigation into the circumstances surrounding the accident. Preliminary findings suggest loss of vehicle control as the primary cause, though investigators are examining all potential contributing factors. The newly installed roadway infrastructure, part of ongoing improvements to the tourist corridor, has become a focal point of the investigation.
The tragic incident highlights ongoing safety concerns in the rapidly developing tourist region, where infrastructure expansion and increasing traffic volumes present continual challenges for both residents and visitors alike.