Hit-and-Run Leaves Elderly Woman Injured in Casma, Peru

A hit-and-run incident occurred in Casma, Ancash, Peru, on Saturday, June 2nd, 2025. An elderly woman, Angélica Morales, was struck by a car and left injured at a local hospital. The driver, who initially fled the scene, was later apprehended. The car's owner, who was detained in Virú, La Libertad, claims he had rented the vehicle. Police are continuing their investigation. "The man who hit me offered me 300 soles," Ms. Morales stated from her hospital bed. The investigation continues to determine the full circumstances of the incident and hold those responsible accountable.