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Woman dies after jumping out of moving taxi over fare dispute

2023-08-11T16:23:00+00:00
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  • Tragedy after woman jumps from moving taxi.
  • María del Carmen Cárdenas Matazea was killed.
  • She disagreed with the fare.

A terrible tragedy occurred in Barranquilla, Colombia when a woman jumped from a moving taxi over a fare dispute.

María del Carmen Cárdenas Matazea suffered severe head injuries after leaping from the car.

Investigations are ongoing to unravel the circumstances surrounding this tragic incident.

Tragedy in Barranquilla

Barranquilla lives moments of pain
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In a heart-wrenching incident, a young woman’s life was tragically cut short in Barranquilla when she chose to jump from a moving taxi.

The victim, María del Carmen Cárdenas, took this extreme because she felt the driver was overcharging her for the ride.

The shocking incident unfolded in the heart of Barranquilla and witnesses were stunned by the tragic turn of events.

According to Como Tú, the woman was upset by the fare, which she thought was too expensive.

María del Carmen Cárdenas made a rash decision

Authorities continue investigation
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Faced with the prospect of an paying a high taxi fare, Cárdenas Matazea made a rash and fatal decision.

The outcome was heartbreaking, as she suffered severe head injuries after leaping from the moving vehicle.

According to Como Tú, the driver was going to charge her $4.71 for the taxi ride.

The incident occurred as she was commuting through the Alameda del Río sector, located in the North-Centro Histórico locality.

Investigation into the accident are ongoing

investigations continue
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Authorities have released the victim’s identity in their pursuit to shed light on the circumstances leading to this terrible tragedy.

During the argument, the taxi driver allegedly threatened to take Cárdenas Matazea back to where he had picked her up.

As they were heading back, she suddenly jumped out of the car.

As the community grapples with this terrible loss, investigations continue to understand the details surrounding the accident.

Community uproar

The Barranquillera community is in commotion
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Authorities are trying to understand what drove María del Carmen Cárdenas to make such a risky and drastic choice.

They hope to give her family, and the community, some insight into the what contributed to this heart-wrenching event.

At the time of the tragedy, authorities rushed to assist the victim, swiftly transporting her to a nearby hospital for treatment.

Despite this, the 36-year-old died of her injuries several days later.

Preventing more tragedies

The Attorney General's Office is investigating the facts.
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The Office of the Attorney General is overseeing the case and ensures they are taking every detail into consideration.

This tragic incident underscores the pressing need to address issues of affordable public transportation.

Effective measures should be taken to find solutions to the high cost of transportation that can lead people to desperation.

María del Carmen Cárdenas Matazea’s tragic death serves as a reminder of the importance of taking care of your mental health.

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