Napoleón Becerra was thrown from a Toyota Hilux on a dangerous stretch of Peruvian highway; forensic examination points out that the vehicle was above the speed limit
The candidate for the Presidency of Peru, Napoleón Becerra, died on Sunday morning (15) after the overturning of a Toyota Hilux pickup truck in the local district of Pilpichaca. According to preliminary reports from the Peruvian National Police, cited by local broadcaster RPP, the vehicle was traveling at high speed when the driver lost control on a sharp curve. Becerra, who was thrown out of the cabin, was not wearing a seat belt at the time of impact.
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The accident occurred under adverse weather conditions, in a stretch known for its high accident rate due to the altitude and winding route. According to information from the newspaper El Comercio, the technical expertise identified braking marks that reinforce the theory of speeding. Three aides who accompanied the politician survived because they were wearing restraint equipment, although they suffered serious injuries and remain hospitalized in Ayacucho.
Balvin Huamani, mayor of Pilpichaca and one of the first authorities to arrive at the scene, confirmed that the candidate’s body was found meters away from the twisted chassis of the Hilux. The National Elections Court (JNE) lamented the loss and highlighted that road safety during the campaign period is a growing concern in the country.
Becerra’s death changes the electoral board for the April 12 election. The candidate occupied the bottom of the polls in a pulverized dispute between 30 candidates. With the death, the PTE is expected to announce in the coming days whether it will keep the ticket with the vice president or withdraw the candidacy, at a time of isolated leadership of Rafael López Aliaga (Popular Renewal) in the opinion polls.
