On a Tuesday evening in Sant Josep on the island of Ibiza, authorities investigated a fatal crash involving a cyclist on Camí de Benimussa. A vehicle collided with the rider, who was later identified by several sources as BR, a well-known Ibizan athlete with a long history in cycling and duathlon. At the time, BR was accompanied by another cyclist who witnessed the incident. The collision occurred around 8 p.m. Local emergency services dispatched a mobile intensive care unit to the scene, but responders could not revive BR, and life-saving efforts were not successful due to the severity of the injuries.
The driver involved in the crash fled the scene, leaving BR without aid, according to reports from Diario de Ibiza, part of the Prensa Ibérica group, based on eyewitness accounts. Early information indicated the vehicle was a black convertible Jeep with British plates. The Civil Guard promptly alerted the local police and launched a search for the vehicle, which was described as front-end damaged and suspected to be in the area around Santa Eulària or Platja d’en Bossa. Despite initial sightings, authorities have not yet confirmed the vehicle’s location or the identity of the driver, and the investigation remains active.
The broader context of traffic violence in Ibiza has reignited public concern about cyclist safety. In 2017, a different driver who was under the influence of alcohol and drugs drove an SUV, struck and killed 34-year-old cyclist Dani Viñals, then fled. The incident sparked a large demonstration with hundreds of cyclists calling for justice and for tougher penalties to protect riders on the island. Local officials, including the mayor, have publicly acknowledged the broader risk cyclists face on the island and the need for stronger protections for people on two wheels. The ongoing inquiry into the recent case continues to unfold as authorities pursue all leads and review surveillance and witness statements to determine the sequence of events and identify the responsible party (Diario de Ibiza, Prensa Ibérica group).