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Police Cite Driver Inattention in Crosswalk Death of Paula Montal in Vitoria-Gasteiz

The preliminary finding sent to court could lead to an involuntary manslaughter proceeding if confirmed.

Overview

  • Paula Montal, 85, died on Saturday from injuries after being struck on October 13 while using a crosswalk in Sansomendi.
  • The Local Police’s preliminary report says the driver failed to exercise due care and did not yield the pedestrian’s right of way.
  • Judicial action has not been detailed, and the driver’s status remains undisclosed pending confirmation of the findings.
  • Separately, a 78-year-old woman was injured around 09:40 in a rear-end collision on the A-62 near Tordesillas, with responders reporting chest pain and no confirmed hospital transfer.
  • In Valladolid city, a 14:25 collision involving two cars and a motorcycle on Avenida de Salamanca left a 55-year-old motorcyclist reporting arm pain, with police and ambulance crews attending.