Yelitza Cacua, a Colombian model and television host who has lived in the Dominican Republic for several years, has finally spoken publicly about the traumatic accident that changed her life in mid-July 2026. The crash occurred along the Malecón, a well-known waterfront avenue in Santo Domingo, near kilometer 12 of the Haina area.
According to Cacua, the driver responsible for the collision was intoxicated at the time and fled the scene immediately afterward, leaving her severely injured. As a result of the accident, she lost one of her legs, an outcome she describes as devastating but survivable, calling herself “a miracle” for having lived through the crash at all.
The presenter, known in Colombia for her work in media and modeling, has not yet shared extensive details about her recovery process or the legal aftermath of the case, including whether the driver has been identified or located by authorities. Her decision to speak out has drawn attention both in Colombia and in the Dominican Republic, where she has built her career and public life in recent years.
For the full story and more on Yelitza Cacua’s account of the accident, read the original report at eltiempo.com.
Source: Presentadora colombiana rompió el silencio tras perder una pierna en un accidente en República Dominicana (eltiempo.com). English version produced with AI assistance.
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