### Former SEPROA Head Arrested for Fleeing from Traffic Accident
Salomón “N”, the former head of the Secretariat for Water Management, Sanitation, and Protection (SEPROA), has been detained following his involvement in a hit-and-run traffic incident. This was announced by Marina del Pilar Ávila Olmeda, the governor of Baja California, during the state government’s weekly conference.
Governor Ávila Olmeda disclosed that the victim of the accident sustained spinal injuries. She stated, “He was attending a hearing related to the photovoltaic plant when the prosecutor’s office arrested him regarding a traffic accident. He fled the scene after hitting a colleague and did not take responsibility.”
Rafael Orozco Vargas, Baja California’s central prosecutor, added that Salomón “N” failed to remain at the scene of the accident as required by traffic regulations and did not attend a scheduled preliminary hearing, prompting an arrest warrant to be issued. “When someone does not attend a legally notified hearing, an arrest warrant is issued solely to ensure their presence at the process,” explained Orozco Vargas.
The ex-official was detained immediately after a hearing concerning the controversial photovoltaic plant project in Mexicali. Salomón “N” and five other state officials from Jaime Bonilla Valdéz’s administration are currently facing legal proceedings due to irregularities found in the contract for the photovoltaic plant’s construction.
The contract, set to provide 123 million pesos monthly to Next Energy for the plant, was annulled by mutual agreement between the company and the current state administration in 2022, as it lacked the necessary permit from the Ministry of Energy. Legal disputes remain ongoing regarding the funds, with the state government still contesting the bank’s refusal to return the money. As of Wednesday afternoon, it is uncertain whether Salomón “N” will remain in preventive detention.
### Additional Related News on the Incident:
**Photovoltaic Plant Controversy: Expanding Legal Troubles for Former Officials**
Further insights reveal that the former SEPROA head’s legal issues extend beyond the recent traffic incident. Five other officials from the same administration are also under scrutiny for “abuse of functions” related to the project. The administration of Governor Marina del Pilar Ávila Olmeda has been actively pursuing legal action against the previous administration’s officials for several breaches of conduct.
The photovoltaic plant deal with Next Energy, intended to bolster Baja California’s renewable energy profile, has been embroiled in controversy since its inception. The contract’s annulment in 2022 was a significant blow to the project, and ongoing legal battles with financial institutions continue to complicate the matter.
**Governor Ávila Takes a Firm Stance Against Former Administration**
In recent statements, Governor Ávila has firmly positioned herself against former governor Jaime Bonilla and his administration’s practices. The governor has vowed accountability and transparency, emphasizing that no former official involved in irregular activities will be exempt from justice.
**Future Developments and Legal Proceedings**
With Salomón “N” now in custody, close attention will be paid to upcoming hearings and legal decisions. The state’s resolution of the photovoltaic plant controversy and other related issues will likely set precedents for governance and accountability in Baja California.
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