A state lawmaker launched a working group along with non-profit organizations to address environmental issues.
Assemblyman Jorge Núñez said the goal of the meeting was to provide possible updates to state law regarding the environment.
Many of those present expressed their concerns about the needed law to address problems that impact residents, especially during the Christmas season with the burning of fireworks and other combustion items.
The lawmaker admitted the circulation of irregular vehicles from the United States that have not been smog-inspected has become an issue due to their potential harm to residents’ health.
Also, drivers of vehicles that have not been registered with the state have taken part of accidents, including fatal ones that have left authorities in limbo due to their inability to locate the responsible party.
The group will meet again next month.
Two die after crash
Two individuals died early Monday after a vehicle accident reported at the San Luis Río Colorado Highway, according to media reports.
The accident was reported at 4 a.m. at mile post 30, between Ejido Cuernavaca and Ejido Sinaloa rural towns.
One of the victims was identified as Francisco Sandoval Vázquez, 36.
The victim was riding on a Nissan Altima that was impacted from behind by the driver of a Ford Mustang, who allegedly was under the influence, authorities told reporters.
The Altima left the asphalt and eventually crashed, getting in flames while the passengers were still inside.
The injured riders of the Mustang –who were on their way to Sonora- were transported to Mexicali’s General Hospital.
Man found dead
A man was found dead Tuesday morning close to Mexicali’s Civic Center with an injury caused by a firearm shot, said the Municipal Public Safety Department.
Authorities said the fatality was reported at 9:15 a.m. at Colonia Bellavista neighborhood.
A 33-year-old woman told the police she heard at least two shots around 4 a.m., but remained sleeping.
Hours later the witness made a report at the 9-1-1 hotline.
The victim was identified by the police as Oliverio Olivas González, 50.
The man had a wound on the left side of the head, authorities said.
