Woman Injured by Spanish Off-Road Vehicle on Pedestrian Crossing in Escaldes-Engordany
A pedestrian sustained light injuries yesterday when an off-road vehicle hit her while she ran across a crossing on Avinguda Carlemany. Police detained the driver and are investigating near Plaça Santa Anna.
Key Points
- 35-year-old woman suffered minor injuries at 12:18pm on Avinguda Carlemany near Plaça Santa Anna.
- She was running across marked crossing when struck by Spanish-plated off-road vehicle.
- Emergency services responded; driver detained on site for police investigation.
- Traffic briefly delayed; hospital confirmed light injuries, probe ongoing.
A 35-year-old woman suffered minor injuries after being struck by a Spanish-plated off-road vehicle on a pedestrian crossing along Avinguda Carlemany in Escaldes-Engordany.
The accident took place yesterday around 12:18pm near number 29 of the avenue, close to Plaça Santa Anna and Església de Sant Pere el Màrtir. Emergency services, including a SUM ambulance and police patrol, responded promptly to assist the pedestrian. The traffic service from the parish also attended, managing flow and causing brief delays while officers aided the woman and investigated.
Hospital officials confirmed later that afternoon that her injuries were light. Police continue to probe the circumstances, which remain unclear.
Witness accounts indicated the woman was running across the marked crossing at the intersection with Carrer Santa Anna when the vehicle struck her. Officers detained the driver on site and halted one direction of traffic for examination, leaving the car parked nearby.
No details have emerged on the woman's identity or potential charges against the driver.
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