Almeria Police Officers : Driver Tests Positive for Alcohol and Drugs in Fatal Spain Crash

Tuesday, 18 June 2024, 11:38

Local Police officers in Andalucía’s Almeria province have apprehended a 22-year-old man following a tragic accident in the early hours of Tuesday morning. The driver, who tested positive for alcohol and drugs, was identified as the individual responsible for a fatal crash that claimed the lives of an 18-year-old woman and a 23-year-old man. The incident, which occurred on the N-340a road between the Cable Inglés and a popular petrol station in Almeria city, has left the community in shock.

The arrest of the young man came shortly after the accident, as he attempted to flee the scene. However, authorities were able to track him down to his residence, where he was taken into custody. The high-end vehicle he was driving, which was severely damaged and split in half, played a crucial role in identifying the driver.

According to municipal sources, the vehicle first collided with a lamppost before crashing into a tree, resulting in the tragic loss of two lives. Emergency services responded to the scene following a distress call received by 112 operators, confirming the fatalities of the young woman and man trapped inside the wreckage.

The exact circumstances leading to the accident are still under investigation, as authorities work to piece together the sequence of events that led to this devastating outcome. The community is mourning the loss of two young lives and coming to terms with the impact of this tragic incident.