Overview

• Cristian González appeared today before Vigo’s Instruction Court No. 3 as an investigated party in the August 3, 2024 Saltamontes ride accident that killed a passenger
• His legal team filed a motion for full dismissal, claiming neither he nor the Matamá Festival Commission committed any administrative offense or crime
• A nominal owner of the Saltamontes ride and a representative of the Nosa Señora de As Neves Association have also been summoned for questioning
• Investigators issued a court order compelling Vigo City Council to submit documents proving it prohibited the ride’s operation and enforced safety regulations
• Despite ongoing proceedings, González confirms that the Matamá Festival Commission intends to hold this year’s festivities in Matamá as planned