A 62-year-old British national died in a traffic collision that occurred this Monday on CV-95 in the municipality of San Miguel de Salinas. The incident happened around 14:30 at the fifteenth kilometer marker, near the intersection linking the Torremendo area with the junction of Los Montesinos and Entrenaranjos highways.
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Investigations indicate the motorcyclist may have veered into the opposite lane on a curving section of the route, resulting in a head-on collision with a car driven by a neighbor who is also a British citizen and who sustained no injuries. Emergency crews including SAMU, local police, and the Civil Guard attended the scene. Despite the efforts of medical personnel, the rider could not be saved. Local Police of San Miguel de Salinas coordinated traffic management in the vicinity, with the area expected to remain closed until early afternoon for the body removal procedures.
High traffic density
The location of the crash lies on a corridor known for heavy traffic, routinely handling between ten thousand and fifteen thousand vehicles per day. The area has long been a focus of regional planning, as expansion projects have been discussed for many years. The Vega road serves as the primary north-south artery from the southern part of the Baja coast toward Orihuela. It is a route frequently used by residents of nearby towns commuting to coastal job centers, as well as by residents of housing developments that were developed under municipal planning guidelines. The area continues to see evolving traffic patterns as urban growth presses outward from the coast. This incident underscores ongoing concerns about road safety and the impact of frequent travel on local residents and visitors alike. Reports indicate authorities are reviewing speed and lane usage along this corridor to prevent future tragedies and to improve overall traffic flow in peak hours. Attribution: local authorities and traffic management services.