Moments of tension were experienced by motorists and pedestrians who watched as a traffic argument ended in blows and then in shots on 24th Avenue and Periférico, zone 7 of Quetzaltenango. The video shows the confrontation between the driver of a black car and two motorcyclists, before one of them pulled out a gun and shoot the driver.
The injured man was identified by Volunteer Firefighters as Eddy Alberto Velásquez Rodaswho received pre-hospital care and was transferred to the Western Regional Hospital, according to information shared by lifeguards.
During the program Direct Impactof Guatevision, The case that occurred in Quetzaltenango, where a road dispute escalated into an armed attack. The space addressed how the loss of emotional control in traffic, the use of firearms and impunity can turn a road incident into a violent event.
The video that showed the attack
The images show that the driver and one of the motorcyclists exchange blows for several seconds in the middle of a public road. When the motorcyclist seemed to retreat, the driver of the car hit him again in the face and helmet.
At that moment, the motorcyclist pulled out a firearm and shot him in the right leg. After the attack, those involved left the scene and the injured man was left lying on the asphalt, while witnesses alerted the rescue forces.
“Losing control of emotions” in traffic
During the analysis it was pointed out that the case reflects the violence that can arise in the middle of traffic.
“Again the use of firearms, losing control of emotions in traffic,” it was stated in the program.
Also It was indicated that these situations have become more visible due to the dissemination of videos of road disputes. “Every day we see more and more videos of people who believe that attacking, who believe that hitting, who believe that using firearms will solve a conflict that can often be solved simply and simply by talking,” it was said.
Impunity and use of weapons
One of the strongest statements was about the lack of criminal consequences in violent acts. “We live in a country where impunity is everywhere,” he expressed during the program.
The analysis added that the low probability of conviction can encourage acts of violence.
“It’s so easy to pick up a gun and shoot someone because you know the chance of being convicted is only 2%,” he told himself.
It was also suggested that the new authorities of the Public Ministry must face cases related to firearms, attacks on life and other crimes. “We hope that these new authorities will work in the best way,” it was stated.
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