Four Andorran Residents Die in 2025 Road Accidents
One fatality in Andorra and three in Catalonia highlight ongoing road safety concerns amid calls for better education and infrastructure.
Key Points
- 81-year-old pedestrian killed in Escaldes-Engordany by car entering against traffic.
- 21-year-old motorcyclist died in head-on collision near Arfa after car's improper U-turn; driver arrested.
- 36-year-old perished in multi-car crash in La Noguera involving impaired driver.
- 88-year-old woman succumbed after three-vehicle pile-up on C-14 in Bassella.
Four Andorran residents died in road accidents during 2025, with one fatality occurring within the Principat and the others in neighbouring Catalonia.
The sole incident inside Andorra took place on 3 December in Escaldes-Engordany, where an 81-year-old man was struck by a car on a pedestrian crossing along Avinguda Fiter i Rossell. The vehicle had entered the avenue from a side street against the flow of traffic. The victim was rushed to hospital in critical condition but succumbed to his injuries the following day.
Three further deaths involved Andorran residents in crashes across the border in Catalonia. On 16 February, a 21-year-old motorcyclist from Andorra lost his life in a head-on collision on the N-260 near Arfa. A car made an improper U-turn, causing the impact; its driver was arrested on suspicion of manslaughter due to gross negligence. The accident prompted widespread support from the motorcycling community.
On 5 October, a 36-year-old Andorran resident died at the scene of a multiple frontal collision on the L-313 in La Noguera. One of the drivers involved was under the influence of alcohol and drugs, reigniting discussions on penalties for substance-related crashes.
The fourth case occurred on the C-14 in Bassella, where an 88-year-old Andorran woman suffered serious injuries in a three-vehicle pile-up. She was airlifted to a Catalan hospital but died from her wounds several days later.
The previous year, 2024, had been even deadlier on Andorran roads, recording seven fatalities, 456 accidents and 259 injuries, including 24 serious cases. Authorities responded with calls for enhanced road safety measures.
Road deaths remain a pressing concern into 2026. On 2 January, a 48-year-old driver died after crashing his car into a bus in Vall d'Incles, forcing a road closure and causing significant traffic delays. His passenger sustained minor injuries.
Persistent risks such as an ageing population, reckless driving and fatigue highlight the need for ongoing investment in road education, infrastructure and public awareness. Cross-border cooperation on safety and emergency response is also vital for Andorrans who frequently travel abroad.
Original Sources
This article was aggregated from the following Catalan-language sources: