The motorcyclist who died in an accident involving a traffic officer registered on Wednesday, December 10, in the Tequendama sector, south of Cali, has been identified as Brayan Steven Yusti Colmenares.
The accident may have occurred during a traffic stop, local authorities confirmed. The incident sparked controversy in the city and a mobilization on social media from the victim’s family. that requires answers to what happened.
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According to witnesses, a traffic officer began a chase against Yusti Colmenares after he evaded a checkpoint.
When you reach the scene of the accident, Some people present claimed that the officer kicked the motorcyclist who was already on the ground. and unprotected.
Other witnesses recorded the situation from a nearby residential complex. In the images, the agent can be seen talking on his cell phone next to two motorcycles on the street, raising questions about his actions.
After confirming Yusti Colmenares’ death, the family released a video on social networks demanding justice and urging authorities to speed up the investigation.
His cousin, Lina Yusti, He pointed out that the case was about “intolerance” and “abuse of power” and blamed traffic police officer 471 and calls for the application of appropriate sanctions.
The family emphasized the seriousness of the incident and questioned the officer’s use of force: “Regardless of how things happened, it is not justified for this person to take the life of a father, a husband or a son.”
In light of the controversy, the Mobility Secretariat of Cali expressed its condolences and pointed out in a statement the death of the motorcyclist This relieved the affected agent of his operational duties as a preventive measure to ensure due process. The head of the agency, Gustavo Orozco, explained that all conditions are ensured for the relevant authorities to carry out the investigations in a transparent manner.
The Personería of Cali spoke through its leader Gerardo Mendoza, who recalled that he had already warned of possible tragedies if effective measures were not taken against the actions of traffic officials.
Mendoza reiterated the importance of respecting both due process and the presumption of innocence in developing the investigation. However, he called for order to be restored and quick action to prevent such events from happening again.
“As District Ombudsman, I warned a few months ago that we could face a tragedy if timely measures were not taken. Unfortunately, today this warning becomes concrete with the loss of a human life. This serious event requires an immediate response to prevent new victims, be they civilians or officials, and to prevent an escalation of tensions that could overwhelm public order. From the Ombudsman of Cali, we urgently request to restore order, strengthen prevention and act quickly to protect lives and… guarantee.” the rights of all citizens,” he emphasized punctually.
The case also sparked reactions in the Cali district council. Lobbyist Roberto Ortiz expressed concern about the repetition of violent episodes linked to authorities and He called for the urgent implementation of a program that promotes mutual respect between citizens and traffic officials.
“It cannot continue like this. We urgently need a program of mutual respect that respects citizens and treats citizens with dignity. If we do not act, this will end in open struggle and tragedy,” he stressed.
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