The repeat offender driver lacked a license and had already fled the scene of a previous accident | Bus cameras captured the impact and the assailant's reckless escape
La Local Police of Santa Lucía de Tirajana has arrested a repeat offender driver, identified as JLF, after to run over a 13-year-old girl The incident, which occurred last Friday and was captured by security cameras on a public bus, has been classified as especially serious due to the perpetrator's reckless behavior. The girl was quickly attended to by paramedics and transferred to the Gran Canaria Maternal and Child Hospital Complex for specialized medical care.
Thanks to the swift police intervention, the vehicle involved was located and immobilized minutes later in Castillo del Romeral, outside the municipal boundaries. The proceedings against the detainee include alleged crimes of serious injuries due to negligenceLeaving the scene of an accident, reckless driving, and driving without a license (as he lacked a valid one) were among the offenses. This incident highlights the crucial importance of respecting traffic laws and the need for citizen cooperation to ensure safety on public roads.
The investigation has revealed that JLF has a criminal record and had previously been involved in another hit-and-run accident. The Traffic Accident Investigation Unit is continuing its investigation, relying on key evidence such as the complete recording obtained from cameras installed on municipal transport. Authorities emphasize the vital need to exercise extreme caution at pedestrian crossings to prevent similar tragedies and underscore the crucial role of the public in these situations.
