Drunk Driver Injures Pedestrian in Encamp Highway Crash

Police in Encamp arrested a 27-year-old man late Thursday evening after he caused a road incident on the CG-2 highway that injured a pedestrian. The driver, who tested positive for alcohol with a blood alcohol level of 1.47, faces charges of crimes against public safety and against physical and moral integrity.

The incident occurred around 9pm at kilometre marker 2.500 on the CG-2, in the Bartra area. Witnesses reported the vehicle weaving as it travelled downhill before colliding with several protective barriers on the right side of the road. One barrier flew off and struck a girl walking on the pavement, requiring hospital treatment. Instead of stopping, the driver continued for about 100 metres until police, aided by Encamp's traffic service, intercepted him. Officers noted a punctured front-right tyre and damage to the front-right corner of the vehicle.

During the same early hours, police made two additional arrests for drink-driving. A 44-year-old tourist was stopped at the Riu Runer border crossing with a reading of 1.16. A 38-year-old man was detained during a check in Andorra la Vella with a level of 0.97.

In recent days, officers in Canillo arrested a 65-year-old non-resident accused of a crime against legal traffic security after presenting a forged document identifying himself as a private security agent.