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Woman dies in two vehicle highway collision outside Akumal

Akumal, Q.R. — A female passenger on the back on a motorcycle that crashed into a vehicle has died. The woman died in hospital Monday after being rushed for medical attention in serious condition.

The male driver of the motorcycle collided with a small cargo truck outside the town of Akumal.

According to information, the male driver was traveling north and changed lanes that led to him making contact with the cargo truck. Both the driver and his female passenger were thrown from the bike.

Both skidded with the motorcycle that ended up in roadside vegetation. Neither were wearing helmets.

Medical personnel rushed both to Playa del Carmen hospital in serious condition. The woman was reported deceased shortly after being admitted. The man remains in serious condition.