A civilian traffic officer unit confronted a dangerous driving incident early yesterday on the A-7 highway near Orihuela. The pursuit began after a group of four young people, driving in the wrong direction, caused a high-speed danger to other motorists. The driver, a 20-year-old man, appeared intoxicated and was found in the vehicle along with three companions. The vehicle was traveling at high speed, moving against the flow of traffic for roughly 28 kilometers, creating a serious risk to everyone on the highway.
The events unfolded around 1 a.m. on a Thursday when the vehicle entered the highway at Albatera and continued toward Elche, weaving through the lanes in the opposite direction toward Murcia. The situation prompted a rapid response from law enforcement to prevent a potential catastrophe on the busy corridor.
Custody
Civil guards stopped the vehicle near a service station outside Elche after tracking it for about 28 kilometers in the opposite lane along the Mediterranean Highway. The driver was subjected to sobriety tests and tested positive for alcohol and drugs. This dual intoxication confirmed the risk he posed to others on the road.
The Orihuela Traffic Detachment of the Civil Guard confirmed the driver had been driving without a valid license, a violation noted prior to the incident that contributed to the ongoing chase and subsequent enforcement actions.
Judicial order
All four individuals, identified as Spanish nationals and two others with South American origins, were residing in Albatera at the time of the incident. The detainee, along with the other three occupants, were taken into custody for processing under applicable judicial procedures.