Two minors killed and another critically injured after speeding vehicle strikes three youths in Zapopan, driver remains at large - Mexico

Feb 23, 2026
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Security camera footage captured the moment a vehicle struck three minors in the Miramar neighborhood of Zapopan, Jalisco, Mexico, resulting in two fatalities and one serious injury. The incident occurred on February 14, 2026, at the intersection of Prolongación Guadalupe and Puerto Peñasco.

According to authorities, a red vehicle was traveling at high speed in a busy area when it hit the three young pedestrians who were in the roadway. The driver fled the scene immediately after the collision.

Emergency services responded promptly. Two of the minors died as a result of their injuries, while a 14-year-old survivor was transported to a hospital and remains in serious condition under specialized medical care.

The security footage has been incorporated into the official investigation. Prosecutors and police are reviewing the video, witness statements, and forensic evidence to determine the circumstances of the crash and identify those responsible.

Local residents have expressed shock and grief following the tragedy and have called for improved pedestrian safety measures in the area, including better crossing infrastructure and stricter traffic enforcement.

The state prosecutor’s office continues its investigation and has urged anyone with relevant information to come forward as authorities work to locate the driver.