Mossos d’Esquadra have detained a 55-year-old man on suspicion of murder after a fatal collision in the town of Montferri, Tarragona, involving a 76-year-old resident. The arrest follows initial inquiries into the circumstances surrounding the incident and the alleged act of violence that led to the victim’s death on a public road in this small Catalan community.
People close to the case indicated to Efe that both the suspect and the victim were known in Montferri, underscoring why investigators are examining the motive and whether the event was deliberate. The investigation continues as authorities work to determine the sequence of events that culminated in a deadly outcome and to establish if there were any prior indicators or tensions in the locality that could explain the confrontation.
The incident occurred shortly before 11:40 a.m. on a Saturday, near the central thoroughfare that serves as Tarragona Boulevard for the municipality. Local residents reported a sudden, violent collision that drew immediate attention from bystanders and emergency responders alike, prompting a rapid police response and the initiation of a formal inquiry into the circumstances surrounding the crash.
Initial statements to Mossos d’Esquadra varied, with investigators receiving several versions of how the collision happened, including descriptions of the act as intentional or premeditated. Generalitat Police sources relayed to Efe details that align with the early assessment that the collision was not accidental, prompting a thorough review of surveillance footage, witness accounts, and any available digital evidence to determine the culpable party and the exact nature of the incident.
Paramedics arrived promptly and transported the victim to Tarragona Joan XXIII Hospital, where medical teams fought to stabilize him. Despite their efforts, the patient succumbed to injuries hours later, marking a tragic outcome that has intensified the seriousness of the case and the urgency of the judicial process that follows such events.
In the wake of the crash, Mossos launched a formal criminal investigation that led to the arrest of the named driver on the same Saturday. The agency’s Criminal Investigation Area for the Camp de Tarragona Police District has since taken charge of the probe, coordinating with local authorities and examining every aspect of the incident to build a clear, evidence-based account of the sequence of actions that resulted in the fatality.
The suspect is currently in custody, with the proceeding moving toward an immediate judicial review to determine next steps. He remains under guard as the inquiry continues, and authorities are obligated to verify all elements tied to the case before any further legal proceedings or court appearances are scheduled. The case remains under the careful scrutiny of regional authorities who are responsible for overseeing high-profile, violent incidents in the area and ensuring transparency in the investigative process.