An incident involving a Civil Guard traffic officer in Alicante has prompted a formal investigation after the officer was seriously injured while directing traffic on a major roadway. He was hospitalized on Wednesday following a collision that occurred as he carried out his duties to regulate traffic flow at the scene near a busy interchange on the A-70, in the Elche area. The event drew immediate attention from emergency responders and traffic management teams, who coordinated to ensure the safety of other drivers while the incident was being assessed.
According to initial reports, the collision happened around 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday along the A-70, at a location approximately 28,600 kilometers from a known reference point in Elche. The 63-year-old civilian security officer was performing traffic control when a van struck him, causing him to fall and sustain significant injuries. The impact occurred as another vehicle entered his path in the surrounding traffic flow, leading to a sudden and chaotic sequence that underscored the dangers that frontline law enforcement personnel face while performing their duties on busy highways.
In a separate moment during the same stretch of road, a minibus traveling in the left-hand lane heading toward Alicante reportedly drifted into the adjacent lane and collided with the officer, contributing to a chaotic scene. The officers and responders on site worked quickly to secure the area, provide medical care, and prevent further harm to other motorists. The incident has prompted a broader review of incident response protocols for traffic control personnel stationed on high-speed roadways.
The injured agent was found to have a serious condition following the crash and was transported to a hospital by ambulance. He was admitted to the intensive care unit after suffering a severe head injury. Medical teams have indicated cautious signs of improvement in his condition in the hours that followed, and plans were discussed to move him from critical care to a less intensive setting once his condition allows, with ongoing monitoring to ensure stability over the observation period.
The Civil Guard has announced that it is examining the sequence of events that led to the outrage and has stated that the driver of the minibus involved tested negative in the alcohol screening administered at the scene. Authorities have emphasized their commitment to a thorough, transparent investigation to determine any contributing factors and to guide future safety measures for personnel stationed on or near major roadways. Marked statements from the agency highlighted the importance of protecting those who serve in such demanding roles and ensuring that traffic control operations can be conducted with the highest possible risk mitigation for officers and the general public.