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Police Hunt White Van After Hit-and-Run Seriously Injures Woman in Madrid

Police are analyzing CCTV and witness statements to identify the driver.

Overview

  • The pedestrian, 50, was struck near a crossing at Calle Cartagena and Avenida de América.
  • Emergency teams from SAMUR stabilized the victim and transferred her to Hospital Gregorio Marañón.
  • Officials said she suffered a traumatic brain injury and a suspected femur fracture and remains in serious condition.
  • The driver fled the scene in a white van, according to municipal emergency services and police.
  • Investigators are reviewing whether the same vehicle was involved in a subsequent nearby collision that caused no injuries.