A 40-year-old woman was standing when she was seriously injured in a crash, reportedly connected to an alleged attack by a person driving a van identified as a Volkswagen Touran. The incident occurred in Valencia on Monday afternoon, prompting urgent medical attention that led to her evacuation by a basic life support ambulance. Local and national police have launched a wide-ranging search for the suspect, coordinating with officers from both the National Police and the Valencia Local Police to locate the fugitive. The authorities confirmed the ongoing investigation and the extensive manhunt involved in this case.
Police sources indicate that special preventive measures were set up at multiple locations to deter any potential retaliation between the families involved. At this stage, the attacker remains at large and has not been apprehended.
Witnesses reported that the events unfolded after five in the afternoon, when the suspect allegedly drove at high speed and struck the mother-in-law, using the vehicle belonging to his household. A traffic sign had been placed on the windshield, complicating the pursuit as the attacker fled, and bystanders moved to intervene as the situation escalated. The sequence described points to a deliberate attempt to harm the victim amid a tense situation stemming from familial tensions.
According to accounts from people present, the attacker had been seen earlier in the day with other relatives, in an environment where discussions about accountability for an accident were taking place. The aim, as described by those present, was to have the brother-in-law, who is married to the victim’s sister, assume responsibility for an incident allegedly caused by the driver. Those close to the incident have stressed that this is an ongoing, sensitive family dispute that rapidly escalated into violence.
Sources indicate that the alleged aggressor was involved in a separate traffic incident on the same Monday, which reportedly resulted in no personal injuries and did not involve a license holder. He reportedly fled the scene without exchanging details, prompting his brother-in-law to contact the insurance company and attempt to transfer responsibility to the other driver for the accident. The legal and investigative implications of the earlier crash are under review as detectives gather evidence.
However, the mother-in-law resisted the pressure for someone else to accept responsibility. As tensions intensified, the family dispute grew louder and more volatile. The suspect is said to have retreated in a vehicle and then collided with the same VW Touran in a bid to escape the pursuit. The impact left at least one visible injury and facial bruising on the mother-in-law, who did not lose consciousness and was able to inform local and national police officers about what had occurred. She was subsequently rushed to the Valencia Clinical Hospital for examination and treatment, where medical staff provided care and monitoring.
Authorities are pursuing multiple lines of inquiry to determine the exact sequence of events and the motive behind the attack. Investigators are examining surveillance footage, vehicle records, and testimonies from witnesses to establish a clear timeline and identify any accomplices. The case has drawn attention to the fragile nature of family disputes that can escalate into violence and the need for timely intervention by authorities to prevent further harm. The investigation continues as police urge anyone with information to come forward and assist in locating the suspect.
As this develops, local residents are reminded to avoid approaching the suspect if encountered and to report any sightings to the proper authorities. The joint efforts of the National Police and Valencia Local Police underscore the seriousness with which such incidents are treated and the commitment to ensuring public safety in the region. The injured woman remains under medical care, and updates will be issued as more information becomes available. [Sources: Valencia Local Police; National Police communications; eyewitness accounts]