an incident unfolded on a road through the Marina Alta region, specifically Sanet y Negrals, when a driver headed in the opposite direction two and a half kilometers away from the correct lane created a dangerous situation for other motorists. The Civil Guard reported that this reckless maneuver forced several drivers to take abrupt evasive actions to prevent a head-on collision.
the events took place around 2:00 pm last Sunday as the cv-729 highway traversed the town. the vehicle veered off the road at a roundabout and was later evacuated to a hospital. hospital measures included a breathalyzer test administered to the driver, yielding a reading of 1.90 milligrams per liter of exhaled air, according to the authorities.
minutes before leaving the roadway, the driver reportedly traveled in multiple kilometers in the opposite flow of traffic, displaying blatant recklessness and creating a serious risk to safety. passing vehicles had to maneuver suddenly to avoid a frontal collision, a fact confirmed by the Civil Guard’s report.
the accident occurred while the car entered a roundabout in the opposite direction and occupied the middle lane. fortunately, the driver, who was alone in the vehicle, did not sustain serious injuries.
witness footage provided by bystanders was used by the Civil Guard to support the investigation, and 112 was alerted to the situation as the vehicle under investigation was identified.
the Civil Guard emphasized that driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs remains a direct contributor to road fatalities, underscoring the ongoing risk to public safety.
the Benidorm traffic detachment reported that the driver faces two traffic-safety offenses: dangerous driving and driving under the influence. penalties for these offenses, as outlined by the Criminal Code, may include three to six months of imprisonment or a fine, or a combination of community service ranging from 31 to 90 days, along with a driving ban of one to four years.