Flores lost control of the vehicle, struck a steel road barrier, was ejected, fell under a bridge and died at the scene from multiple injuries. ^[1] Puerto Rico Police reported that 18-year-old Yamila Monserrate Flores died in a traffic crash on PR-30 highway in Caguas during early Friday morning. ^[2] Puerto Rico Police stated the crash occurred at approximately 2:49 AM, when Flores was driving a cream colored Mazda 3 vehicle. ^[3] The exact circumstances that caused Flores to lose vehicle control remain under active investigation. ^[4] Puerto Rico Police reported 196 total traffic fatalities up to Thursday of the current year ^[5] Puerto Rico Police stated 196 fatalities is 24 fewer than the 220 recorded at the same calendar date in 2025 ^[6]