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81-year-old dies after being hit on pedestrian crossing in Escaldes-Engordany

Man struck on Avinguda Fiter i Rossell near Hospital Nostra Senyora de Meritxell Wednesday evening; died in hospital Friday as police probe the.

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Key Points

  • Collision occurred about 6:45pm near the lift to the hospital plaza on Avinguda Fiter i Rossell.
  • Car with Andorran plates emerged from a narrow side street and struck the pedestrian on the marked crossing.
  • Victim admitted to ICU in critical condition and died on Friday; funeral arrangements announced.
  • Police and traffic specialists are investigating; reports of nearby roadworks affecting traffic remain unconfirmed.

An 81-year-old man has died after being struck by a car while using a marked pedestrian crossing on Avinguda Fiter i Rossell in Escaldes-Engordany. The collision occurred on Wednesday evening at about 6:45 p.m., near the lift that leads to the plaza by Hospital Nostra Senyora de Meritxell.

According to police and local reports, a car with Andorran plates emerged from a narrow side street and, approaching from the opposite direction, struck the pedestrian on the crossing. The impact threw the man to the ground and caused serious head injuries.

Emergency crews administered first aid at the scene and transferred him to Hospital Nostra Senyora de Meritxell, where he was admitted to the intensive care unit in critical condition. Hospital sources later confirmed he died on Friday despite medical efforts.

Traffic police and other emergency services attended the scene and temporarily closed the road while carrying out initial enquiries. Specialists in traffic accidents have said they are not ruling out any hypotheses as they investigate the circumstances of the collision.

Some media reports suggested the driver may have been affected by temporary traffic changes linked to nearby roadworks; police have not confirmed that account. Authorities have released no further personal details about the victim or the driver.

Local outlets report the victim lived in Andorra la Vella. Funeral notices state the family will receive condolences on Sunday morning at the Sala de Vetlles in Escaldes-Engordany, followed by a funeral mass at the parish church of Sant Esteve in Andorra la Vella.

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