QCOSTARICA — The Policia de Transito (Traffic Police) called drivers for attention due to an increase in road mortality due to causes associated with speeding and driving under the influence of alcohol.
The 41 deaths – this number represents only the deaths at the scene of an accident – is an increase compared to the previous month.
On related issues, the Cruz Roja Costarricense (Costa Rican Red Cross) reported they attended to 138 violent deaths in September, 45 of them involving a firearm.