politics
May 8, 2026
Sonia Segura, monster truck driver, speaks for the first time about the accident that killed three people in Popayán
Amidst the investigations into the tragedy in Popayán, Cauca, where a monster truck in an exhibition ran over several people, leaving three dead and multiple injured, the driver has spoken out about what happened.
TL;DR
- Sonia Segura, the driver of the monster truck involved in the Popayán accident, has issued a statement via her legal team.
- The statement expresses solidarity with the victims and their families.
- Segura's legal team claims she is not evading authorities and will cooperate with the investigation.
- She left Popayán after being released from the hospital due to minor injuries, stress, and anxiety.
- Her defense team cited threats received as a reason for concern regarding personal safety.
- The investigation is also examining the event's organization, including the insufficient safety barriers between the public and the track.