Pedestrian Pinned by Snow Plough in Early-Morning Obac Incident
A man walking to work in Engolasters was struck by snow ejected from a COEX vehicle, suffering a coccyx contusion.
Key Points
- Incident at 4:30-5am Monday: COEX snow plough ejected snow, pinning pedestrian against railing and knocking phone into ravine.
- Victim continued work shift despite pain; later diagnosed with coccyx contusion at hospital.
- Plans police complaint and Consumer Service claim over drivers' failure to stop or check.
- Calls for pedestrian safety measures to prevent graver outcomes.
A man from Engolasters has announced plans to file a formal complaint against the Consorci d'Obres d'Equipament i Infraestructures de l'Obac (COEX) following an early-morning incident involving one of its snow-clearing vehicles.
The event unfolded between 4:30am and 5am on Monday along the Carrer de l'Obac, near the petrol station. The pedestrian, who was walking to work, paused on the pavement to record passing snow ploughs. Footage shows a COEX vehicle veering partially into the oncoming lane and towards him, ejecting a large volume of snow from its blade. The force pinned him briefly against a railing and knocked his phone over the edge into a ravine below.
Despite the impact, the man continued to his workplace to complete his shift. As his body cooled later in the day, pain intensified. After his shift, he spent an hour and a half searching through the snow for his mobile before heading to the hospital's emergency department. Radiographs ruled out fractures, but doctors diagnosed a contusion to his coccyx from the blow.
With the medical report in hand, he intends to lodge a police complaint. He has also decided, after discussions with those close to him, to submit a formal claim to the Consumer Service regarding the operator's actions. The man expressed particular frustration at the drivers' response: they continued on without stopping to check on him or showing any concern.
He hopes the case will prompt accountability, noting that the incident could have led to far graver outcomes, and is calling for measures to prevent similar risks to pedestrians.
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