Driver arrested for hitting and killing a tourist in Capdepera

The Civil Guard has arrested the driver who fatally hit a tourist in Capdepera and fled the scene. The suspect, a hotel worker, tested positive for alcohol.

The Civil Guard arrested the driver on Sunday who hit and killed a tourist in Capdepera and then fled the scene. The arrest took place hours after the incident, when the suspect returned to the accident site. According to sources from the investigation, the man, a worker at a local hotel, tested positive in the breathalyser test.

Fatal hit-and-run in Cala Mesquida

The incident occurred around half past seven in the morning on the road to Cala Mesquida. The driver of a black Volkswagen Polo TDI was reportedly speeding when he hit a foreign tourist who was running in the area. After the impact, the vehicle fled the scene. The victim, a tourist who was on holiday with his wife at a hotel in Cala Mesquida, died instantly.

Officers from the Capdepera Local Police responded to the call and found the involved car with a shattered windscreen. Nearby, they located the arm and right leg of the victim. The officers, along with Civil Guard personnel, conducted searches to find the body, which was eventually discovered hidden in the underbrush.

Firefighters' intervention

The Artà fire brigade was mobilised to recover the lifeless body, which was in a difficult-to-access area. The personnel had to cut numerous branches to reach the corpse. The deceased is a foreign tourist who was staying with his wife at a hotel in the area.

The Civil Guard has opened an investigation to clarify the events. One of the main hypotheses is that the driver was travelling at a very high speed when he hit the man. Hours later, the officers located the alleged perpetrator and arrested him. The suspect, who returned to the accident site, is accused of involuntary manslaughter.

Consequences for the reader

This tragic event highlights the importance of road safety on the roads of Mallorca, especially in tourist areas like Capdepera. Residents and visitors must exercise extreme caution when driving or engaging in outdoor sports. Authorities recommend adhering to speed limits and not driving under the influence of alcohol.

The arrested individual will be brought before a judge in the coming hours. It is expected that the judge will order preventive detention due to the seriousness of the events. The community of Capdepera remains shocked by the incident, which has affected both tourists and residents.