Eugenia Carril, an 18-year-old girl, was tragically killed when she was struck by a vehicle driven by a 41-year-old man who recently turned himself in to the police. In his statements to the authorities, the accused explained that the accident occurred because he had fallen asleep while driving home from work. He claimed that during his drive, he was feeling extremely fatigued and had nodded off at the wheel prior to the fatal incident.

Account provided by the accused states that he was driving his Chevrolet Meriva when he began to lose control of the vehicle. He described experiencing a 'dry thud' which instilled in him a sense of panic, leading him to believe that someone had deliberately struck his car with a rock to force him to stop for a robbery. Subsequently, he chose to continue driving, honking the horn in a fearful reaction, unaware of the gravity of the situation he had just caused.

The impact of this event raises serious concerns regarding road safety and driver fatigue, particularly in regions with high traffic volumes. Witness statements and further investigations will likely play a crucial role in determining the legal consequences for the accused. The tragic death of a young woman also highlights the personal and familial devastation that results from reckless driving and could lead to broader discussions around implementing stricter legislation on driving under fatigue and ensuring driver's accountability to prevent such incidents in the future.