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Cyclist Killed and Teen Injured in Easter Sunday Crash on N-332 in Calpe

A 20-year-old driver, who tested positive for drugs, is in custody facing multiple charges after crossing into the wrong lane and striking a group of cyclists.

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Un trágico accidente en Calp deja un ciclista fallecido y dos heridos

Overview

  • The fatal collision occurred around 11:30 a.m. on Easter Sunday near the Mascarat tunnel on the N-332, a popular cycling route between Calpe and Altea.
  • Jagoba E., a near-50-year-old cyclist from Azpeitia, was killed, while his 14-year-old son suffered a femur fracture and remains hospitalized.
  • The driver, aged 20, was arrested on-site by the Guardia Civil and faces charges of homicide by imprudence, injuries by imprudence, and traffic safety violations.
  • Preliminary investigations revealed the driver tested positive for drugs, and the Guardia Civil’s Road Safety Unit is continuing its inquiry into the crash.
  • The accident has reignited concerns over cyclist safety on mixed-traffic roads during peak tourist seasons, particularly on the accident-prone N-332.