A serious crash occurred this Sunday in the Parc de Sagunt industrial area in Valencia, where a group of youths gathered for illegal street racing and speed demonstrations. An individual under the age of 17 sustained critical injuries when a vehicle, moving at a high rate of speed in a straight line, collided with a crowd that included several young spectators. The incident unfolded near a pedestrian crossing, and the collision affected a young woman who was crossing the street as part of the crowd. A friend nearby narrowly escaped harm, managing to jump away just in time as the vehicle surged forward.
Authorities say the scenario involved a motorist performing acceleration maneuvers in a public space known for informal racing. In the moment of impact, the vehicle passed over the injured teenager while she was on or near the marked crossing. Emergency responders arrived promptly to the scene to provide initial care to the victim and secure the area for investigation.
Local police have detained the driver who was operating the vehicle at the time of the crash. Preliminary checks on the driver indicated no alcohol or drug use at the moment of testing, though investigations are ongoing to determine the exact circumstances. The driver now faces charges related to road safety and reckless driving, with authorities awaiting the full medical evaluation of the injured person to understand the extent of the harm caused by the incident.
Initial reports describe the car traveling at a speed exceeding legal limits for the area. The driver reportedly lost control when confronted with pedestrians crossing the street, which intensified the danger for those nearby. A video shared with the press shows a dramatic moment as the vehicle approaches the crossing and the young woman is struck, underscoring the risks posed by illegal demonstrations of speed in crowded urban zones.
A medical response team arrived on scene with an ambulance from SAMU. After stabilizing the unconscious casualty at the roadside, staff transported her to a major regional hospital for advanced care. At the hospital, the patient underwent airway support and was placed in an induced coma to manage injuries sustained in the crash. Medical professionals have described fractures in multiple limbs and several chest injuries as part of the treatment plan, with ongoing monitoring to assess recovery and potential complications.
As investigators work to reconstruct the sequence of events, residents and visitors note that late-night gatherings for car tuning and speed testing continued nearby. While some attendees came to watch high-speed demonstrations, others were simply drawn to the spectacle, a reminder of how easily crowded areas can become dangerous when reckless driving and unregulated automotive events intersect. Police continue interviews with witnesses and review surveillance footage in an effort to establish a clear timeline and determine accountability for the collision and the broader risk factors linked to illegal racing in the area.