Hit and Run in Santiago: Motorcyclist's Footage Leads to Arrest

Santiago Hit and Run Caught on Camera A shocking hit and run incident unfolded in Santiago, Chile, on June 5, 2025. A 70-year-old man was struck by a car while crossing a pedestrian crossing in Santiago Centro. The driver, instead of stopping to help, sped away. Fortunately, a motorcyclist witnessed the event and used his helmet camera to record the driver's actions and her subsequent attempts to evade him. "Bájate conchetum…" the motorcyclist is heard shouting at the driver in the video, urging her to stop. The video shows the driver's car, license plate visible, and her eventual apprehension by the motorcyclist. The driver claimed she was going to return to the scene of the accident and that she accelerated to turn around. Major Fernando Aguirre of the Second Police Station of Santiago Centro confirmed the arrest, stating, "The pedestrian was a 70-year-old adult who, according to what the driver indicated, did not notice the emergency. The person was arrested and handed over to Carabineros officers who took charge of the procedure." The woman was released but will face legal proceedings. This incident highlights the importance of responsible driving and the potential for bystanders to provide crucial evidence in such cases. The motorcyclist's quick thinking and use of his camera ensured the driver's eventual apprehension.