Tragic Accident Claims Lives of a Mother and Two Children in Liberia, Costa Rica
A collision between a car and a bus resulted in three fatalities, including a mother and her two children, highlighting ongoing road safety concerns in the region.
On June 3, 2025, a serious traffic accident occurred in Cañas Dulces, Liberia, Guanacaste, resulting in the deaths of three individuals, including a mother and her two children.
The victims have been identified as Cristina Hernández Espinoza, 38 years old, and her two children, Wiston, 16, and Yeimy, 10.
The collision took place around 2 PM on the Inter-American North highway, near the Granja Criadora de Cerdos, as the family was traveling towards Quebrada Ganado in Jacó, a popular destination on the central Pacific coast of Costa Rica.
Initial reports suggest that the accident was likely caused by a false overtaking maneuver by the driver of the car, which led to the vehicle crossing into the bus's lane.
Miguel Solís, a representative from the bus company Grupo Caribeños, stated that the bus involved in the accident was newly acquired, having been in service for only three months, and was reported to be in good condition at the time of the incident.
The crash resulted in immediate fatalities for Hernández and Yeimy, while Wiston succumbed to his injuries later after being transported to a medical facility.
Two additional passengers in the car were critically injured and taken to Hospital Enrique Baltodano, where they continue to receive care.
The sole survivor from the vehicle, identified as the Nicaraguan driver, is undergoing treatment at the Hospital Monseñor Sanabria in Puntarenas.
Witnesses on the bus reported that the impact was severe and noted that the bus was moving at a normal speed within its lane at the time.
Emergency responders from the Cruz Roja provided assistance to the bus’s 45 passengers, including a two-month-old baby, all of whom were reported to be unharmed.
The accident underscores ongoing concerns regarding road safety in Costa Rica, particularly on busy highways where traffic collisions frequently occur.
Authorities continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the tragic incident.
The victims have been identified as Cristina Hernández Espinoza, 38 years old, and her two children, Wiston, 16, and Yeimy, 10.
The collision took place around 2 PM on the Inter-American North highway, near the Granja Criadora de Cerdos, as the family was traveling towards Quebrada Ganado in Jacó, a popular destination on the central Pacific coast of Costa Rica.
Initial reports suggest that the accident was likely caused by a false overtaking maneuver by the driver of the car, which led to the vehicle crossing into the bus's lane.
Miguel Solís, a representative from the bus company Grupo Caribeños, stated that the bus involved in the accident was newly acquired, having been in service for only three months, and was reported to be in good condition at the time of the incident.
The crash resulted in immediate fatalities for Hernández and Yeimy, while Wiston succumbed to his injuries later after being transported to a medical facility.
Two additional passengers in the car were critically injured and taken to Hospital Enrique Baltodano, where they continue to receive care.
The sole survivor from the vehicle, identified as the Nicaraguan driver, is undergoing treatment at the Hospital Monseñor Sanabria in Puntarenas.
Witnesses on the bus reported that the impact was severe and noted that the bus was moving at a normal speed within its lane at the time.
Emergency responders from the Cruz Roja provided assistance to the bus’s 45 passengers, including a two-month-old baby, all of whom were reported to be unharmed.
The accident underscores ongoing concerns regarding road safety in Costa Rica, particularly on busy highways where traffic collisions frequently occur.
Authorities continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the tragic incident.