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Driver in Fatal Calpe Cycling Collision Released Pending Trial

The 20-year-old, who tested positive for drugs, faces charges of homicide and traffic offenses after killing a cyclist and injuring his son on the N‑332.

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

  • The accident occurred on Sunday morning when a car veered into oncoming traffic on the N‑332 near Mascarat, striking a group of cyclists.
  • Jagoba E., a 50-year-old from Azpeitia, died at the scene, while his 14-year-old son suffered a femur fracture and was hospitalized.
  • The driver was arrested and charged with homicide by negligence, injuries by negligence, and driving under the influence of drugs.
  • The Guardia Civil's Traffic Investigation Unit in Benidorm is leading the ongoing inquiry into the crash and its circumstances.
  • The driver has been released pending a judicial summons as evidence continues to be reviewed ahead of trial proceedings.