A young man who was about to turn 18 died on Tuesday afternoon after a collision on Callosa’s Old Road, in the vicinity of Orihuela. The crash involved a motorcycle and a car and occurred around 2:00 p.m. at the upper section near the hermitage along Camino Viejo de Callosa de Orihuela.
Initial information from local authorities indicates that the motorcycle rider unexpectedly collided with the car, causing a fatal impact. The two occupants of the car, both women, sustained injuries but survived the initial moments of the incident. They were transported to Vega Baja Hospital by ambulance for treatment and observation. emergency crews on site provided care to the motorcyclist, but resuscitation efforts were not successful.
At the scene, funeral services and police personnel secured the area as investigators began to reconstruct the sequence of events. The route toward Callosa Old Road was temporarily closed to traffic to allow emergency responders to work and to gather evidence for the ongoing inquiry conducted by police teams. The incident drew a crowd of relatives and friends of the young man, who gathered with heavy hearts at the roadside.
Updates from the authorities confirmed that the collision involved a motorcycle and a car and that the 18-year-old rider lost his life in the crash. The two occupants of the car were treated for their injuries and were not reported to be in critical condition after medical evaluation. The authorities pledged a thorough investigation to determine the exact factors that contributed to the crash and to document the circumstances surrounding the accident.
The scene of the collision was described by responders as a moment of deep sadness and gravity, with emergency workers and police officers coordinating efforts to manage the aftermath. As investigators review tire marks, vehicle positions, and witness accounts, the local community continues to mourn the loss while awaiting further details from the police report and official statements.
The fatal crash has sparked conversations about road safety on rural routes in the area. Residents and authorities are reminded of the importance of cautious driving, especially on roads with limited lighting, sharp bends, and high pedestrian activity where interactions between motorcycles and cars can be particularly perilous. Local authorities have urged drivers and riders to exercise heightened awareness and to report any information that might assist the ongoing inquiry.