The driver of the bus that crashed into the river Lérez (Pontevedra) last December 24 is already consideration of those examined in investigations carried out by Civil Guard To uncover the causes of this tragic accident, leaving the balance of seven dead and two survivors, the driver himself and a passenger from Ponteareas, who is now recovering in hospital. Both were wearing seat belts at the time of the accident. Carlos Monzon, 63 years old According to sources close to him, he continued to be affected by the events, and that he was called to the Pontevedra Command to give a statement yesterday, Thursday, at 22:00, but the driver took advantage of it. her the right not to testify before agents. Answered his lawyer’s questions.
Consulted sources include driver That he was not arrested at any time and that he is being investigated in police investigations does not mean he is held responsible for what happened.however, he is responding in order to protect his rights in the framework of the ongoing investigation and that he is the person driving the bus. any information indicating a hypothetical negligence in driving henceforth. With the statement of the surviving passenger (which was already done at the hospital) and the statements of the members of the emergency services cooperating in the rescue, among others, Analysis of the tachograph and the accident reconstruction report will be key It was carried out by the Mérida-based ERAT group.
Early hypotheses about the accident pointed to the severe storm that occurred that day. heavy rain and possible minor speedbut reports that are already underway, some of which will take months, will be key to confirming or not confirming these initial lines of investigation and pinpointing what happened in the town of Cerdedo-Cotobade on Christmas Eve.
His current state of investigation allows him, for example, to take advantage of not making statements before agents as before. If you had appeared as a witness, you would have been asked to answer all questions and tell the truth. Regarding the judicial route, Pontevedra’s No. 1 Investigation Court is awaiting the delivery of the final report to make a decision within the framework of the proceedings already opened, according to TSXG sources.