All four teenagers who perished in the crash near Xove, Lugo, on April 1 were aged 17 to 19. The driver involved in the collision tested positive for alcohol consumption after the Viveiro Court, which is supervising the case, authorized a toxicology analysis on the blood drawn from him. The findings are part of the formal investigative record surrounding a tragic evening that shocked the community in A Mariña and particularly Ribadeo, the municipality connected to the victims and the wounded. The court’s decision to permit blood analysis came as investigators sought a clearer picture of the sequence of events leading to the accident and the role, if any, alcohol played in it.
The 19-year-old driver, who sustained serious injuries, remains in the Intensive Care Unit at Lucus Augusti University Hospital, commonly known as HULA. Medical teams continue to monitor his condition day by day, focusing on stabilization and recovery while more information about his injury severity is assessed through ongoing clinical evaluations. The hospital’s staff is coordinating care with the investigative team to ensure any medical findings relevant to the case are properly documented and available to authorities.
The toxicology tests were conducted by Civil Guard traffic inspectors who were directly involved in examining the circumstances of the crash. Blood samples were collected at the hospital, with the proper legal authorization obtained from the 2nd Investigation Court of Viveiro, which has assumed supervisory duties over the inquiry. This procedural step ensures that any evidence derived from the samples will be admissible within the judicial process and can contribute to establishing the driver’s condition at the time of the incident.
The collision left the driver of the vehicle and another young person with minor injuries as the only survivors. The aftermath of the event sent shockwaves through the A Mariña region and beyond, painting a stark picture of how quickly a night can turn fatal for young people traveling along a familiar route. Local authorities and emergency responders acted promptly, providing on-scene aid and coordinating with hospitals to manage the rapid influx of patients. Families and neighbors in Ribadeo and nearby towns faced a difficult period as information was slowly clarified and officials kept the public informed about the evolving investigation.
Investigative sources noted that the other survivor, who was not severely hurt, remained under scrutiny for potential negligence in providing assistance at the scene. He was temporarily under review as part of the standard investigative process, with officials examining whether there was any breach of duty that could have affected the outcome of the incident. In such cases, authorities assess the actions of all involved parties to determine accountability and ensure that appropriate legal steps are taken if warranted by the evidence.