Employee dies in accident after vehicle crashes into business in Río Grande

By THE STAR STAFF

A woman died in a traffic accident late last week at the Sushi To Go restaurant on Main Street in Río Grande.

According to the police report, the driver of a gray 2025 Kia Soul lost control of the vehicle and crashed into the front of the business at approximately 6:24 p.m. on Friday.

As a result, Odemarys García Mercado, a 20-year-old employee of the establishment, died.

A 19-year-old man sustained facial injuries and was transported to a hospital in stable condition.

Officer Miguel Morales, assigned to the Fajardo Patrol and Highways Division, and prosecutor Karem Calo were investigating.