In the early hours this morning, a fatal traffic crash unfolded at the Júndiz industrial district in Vitoria, leaving multiple lives at stake. The driver of one of the vehicles involved passed away in hospital after being transported there in critical condition. Three other young people who were in the same vehicle did not survive the impact. They were identified as having died at the scene or shortly after in the hospital, while a fourth passenger, a young woman in the passenger seat, sustained injuries described as non-life-threatening by medical staff. These injuries were evaluated at the local hospital as the investigation began in earnest.
The collision occurred around 1:30 a.m. when a high-end, luxury car collided head-on with a smaller vehicle near number 22 Júndiz Street, in the polygon area that shares its name. The high-end car carried only one occupant at the time of the crash, while the other vehicle carried four people. In the aftermath, emergency crews faced a difficult rescue operation due to the violent nature of the impact; the roof had to be cut away and parts of the metal frame removed to reach the occupants, including the driver whose legs were trapped in the wreckage.
As the scene unfolded, the local police initiated a rapid and thorough assessment of potential contributing factors. The incident has prompted speculation amid the ongoing investigation, including concerns about illegal street racing in the vicinity on other occasions. At this stage, investigators have not ruled out that possibility, though no formal conclusion has been announced yet.
Preliminary hypotheses suggest that the driver of the luxury vehicle may have performed a risky maneuver, or shifted gears at excessive speed, resulting in a fatal, head-on collision with the other car. Officials described the high-end car’s speed as excessive and noted that the crash followed what officers called an irresponsible series of maneuvers. The tragedy has drawn attention to the severity of reckless behavior and its consequences for bystanders and families alike.
Iñaki Gurtubai, a member of the Vitoria City Council Security Committee, stated that the early stages of the investigation point to an extremely dangerous action by the luxury vehicle’s driver. He emphasized that the two cars involved appear to have very different characteristics and passenger counts, an observation that has sparked discussions about the possibility of illegal racing. Police authorities also revealed that minutes before the crash, officers were deployed to the area to manage a gathering of people around vehicles performing accelerations and turns, actions that could have contributed to the dangerous situation.
The mayor of Vitoria, Maid Etxebarria, expressed deep sorrow over the incident and extended condolences to the families and friends affected by this tragic event. He described the scene as horrifying and underscored the need for safety and accountability on the roads, particularly in areas known for high-speed activities. The community awaits further updates from officials as the investigation continues, with authorities reiterating their commitment to transparency and public safety while they work to determine the exact sequence of events that led to the collision.