A 66-year-old pedestrian was seriously injured after being struck by a motorcycle at the intersection of Avenida de Nuestra Señora de Valvanera and Calle Laguna, in Latina. The driver was unhurt.
At 00:45 this Monday, 2nd November, a motorcycle struck a 66-year-old pedestrian at the intersection of Avenida de Nuestra Señora de Valvanera and Calle Laguna, in the Latina district. According to moncloa.com, the impact was so severe that the victim was left unconscious on the asphalt.
Emergency services from SAMUR-Protección Civil attended to the man, who suffered from a severe cranioencephalic trauma. They had to intubate him and secure his airway before stabilising his vital signs. He was then urgently transported to Hospital Clínico San Carlos, in serious condition.
The motorcycle driver was unharmed. A psychologist from the emergency service also attended to the family members who arrived at the scene.
The Traffic Judicial Unit of the Municipal Police of Madrid is in charge of the report, which will determine how the incident occurred. According to available information, the investigation is reviewing the motorcycle's speed, visibility at that time of the morning, the signage at the intersection, and the lighting, as well as the right of way at the point of impact.
There is currently no official hypothesis regarding speeding, the driver's condition, or a possible distraction of the pedestrian. There is also no official report on the evolution of the injured party.
If the report finds indications of a crime against road safety, the case will be referred to the investigating court. Otherwise, it will remain in the administrative process.
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