Barranquilla, Colombia – December 23, 2024 – A Tuesday traffic collision on the road connecting barranquilla and Santa Marta claimed the life of José Morales Altamar, a beloved local teacher. The accident, a stark reminder of holiday travel risks, has left a family and community in mourning.
Family Tragedy on Barranquilla-santa Marta Highway
A head-on collision resulted in one fatality and left a family grappling with injuries.
- José Morales Altamar, 43, died in the crash.
- A Nissan Versa and a cargo truck were involved in the collision.
- The victim was a teacher at the Juan José Nieto technical Educational Institution in Baranoa.
- His wife and three children were injured but are expected to recover.
The crash occurred at kilometer 43 of the via Barranquilla-Santa Marta. A gray 2018 Nissan Versa, license plate ENM583, collided with a green 2003 cargo truck, license plate SKK763. The Versa sustained catastrophic damage, according to reports.
What factors contribute to highway accidents during the holiday season? Increased traffic volume, coupled with potential driver fatigue and inclement weather, frequently enough elevate the risk of collisions during peak travel periods.
five people were traveling in the Nissan Versa at the time of the accident.Morales altamar, 43, was pronounced dead at the scene.His wife and three children, whose ages have not been released, were transported to a nearby hospital with injuries. Authorities report their conditions are stable and they are expected to recover.
The Atlántico government confirmed that Morales Altamar was a teacher at the Juan José Nieto Technical Educational Institution in Baranoa. “With deep regret we join in mourning the departure of Professor José Morales Altamar,” the government stated.”his dedication and love for teaching leave an immense void in our classrooms, but an indelible legacy in the hearts of each child and young person he trained. we extend our most sincere condolences to his family,friends and the entire educational community of Baranoa.”
The Juan José Nieto Technical Educational Institution echoed the sentiment in a social media post,describing Morales Echeverría as a colleague marked by kindness and a gift for connecting with people. The school expressed its sorrow and offered prayers for his family and students.
