Overview

• The fatal collision occurred on the N-332 in Mascarat, a popular but narrow cycling route, when the driver’s car veered into the cyclists’ lane.
• Jagoba E., a 50-year-old from Azpeitia, was killed, while his 14-year-old son sustained a femur fracture and was hospitalized.
• The driver was arrested on charges of negligent homicide, serious injury, and traffic violations but has since been released pending judicial summons.
• Authorities are awaiting forensic test results, including alcohol and drug screenings, as part of the ongoing investigation.
• The incident highlights long-standing safety concerns on tourist-heavy roads like the N-332, a frequent route for cyclists during holiday periods.