Loma’s Former Opponent Orlando Salido Held In Custody After Fatal Crash
Orlando Salido, a former two-weight world champion, is expected to face jail time after his Dodge Ram pickup truck crashed into a house, killing a man.
According to reports, Salido was driving at a high speed before he lost control of the car. The vehicle then went off track and crashed into a house. The victim has been named Jose Luis. He is a 61-year-old man who resides in the Misión del Real neighbourhood of Cajeme, Sonora. Meanwhile, the man’s wife is said to be seriously hurt. The crash has also damaged the boxer as he remains in critical condition. He is currently apprehended by the police, with the boxer likely facing charges.
Salido’s Legacy
Salido is 43 and retired in 2017 following an illustrious boxing career. He left the sport with a 44-14-4 record from his 62 fights. Salido’s most famous win in boxing came against Vasiliy Lomachenko. He beat the Ukrainian but lost his belts on the scale after missing weight.
He was criticized for his underhanded and rough tactics during the fight. However, he ended up beating a future Hall of Famer. But now, he faces a battle inside the hospital and courtroom, as the former world champion’s legacy is in tatters. The Coroner’s Office has given their take on the case so far. Based on what they have said, things are not looking good.
“In compliance with the population’s right of access to information, the Attorney General’s Office of the State of Sonora [FGJES] communicates that based on the Approved Police Report [IPH] of Municipal Public Security of Cajeme, an investigation file was opened for a traffic accident involving a vehicle crashing into a home, leaving one person dead and two injured, including the driver, in Ciudad Obregón, Sonora.
“This social representation was aware of the road accident around 02:36 a.m. this Friday, July 5, so Expert Services personnel went to Obrero Mundial y Real street in Marbella, in the Misión del Real neighborhood, where it was located. A motor unit crashed into the house marked with the number 4944.
Continued Reaction
“The vehicle, a silver Dodge RAM pickup, model 2022, with plates from the state of Arizona, United States, was inside the property after knocking down the rear wall of the home and a room where two people were, who were injured, as is the driver of the unit.
“The inhabitants of the property were identified as José Luis “N,” 61 years old, who later died while receiving medical attention for various injuries, and [wife] Blanca Estela “N,” 53 years old, who is under medical observation for multiple blows.
“The driver of the pickup, Orlando “N,” 43 years old, who was traveling alone, is in police custody at a hospital where he is receiving medical attention and, at the moment, he is reported with serious injuries. The Attorney General’s Office of the State of Sonora (FGJES) will inform the population promptly and precisely about this matter, reaffirming our commitment to transparency and accountability.”
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