Motril crash: Two children hurt as motorbike hits family

Two children and their mother were injured after a motorbike struck a family in Motril on Sunday evening, October 25, calling for an emergency response from medical teams and police.

The collision happened at around 8.50pm on Calle Ancha, when the motorbike hit the woman as she was walking with the two children, according to Andalucia’s 112 emergency service.

All three pedestrians were injured, as was the motorbike rider. Emergency services confirmed that everyone was taken to hospital, although the exact nature of their injuries has not been disclosed.

Initial information from medical sources indicated that both children were in a stable condition. No further details about the mother’s condition or the rider’s injuries were provided in the emergency service announcement.

Motril has history of motorbike complaints

The incident comes against a background of previous complaints about motorbikes in the coastal town, including concerns about dangerous riding, noise and road safety.

In June 2023, Motril Local Police appealed for information after a motorcyclist allegedly travelling at high speed struck a pedestrian on a crossing in Calle Santa Ana and fled the scene. The victim suffered several fractures and was reported to be in a serious condition, according to a report on the previous Motril hit-and-run.

The case raised concerns about the risks posed by riders who fail to stop after a collision. However, there is no indication that the circumstances of Sunday’s incident were similar.

Police previously targeted noisy mopeds

In June 2025, Motril Town Hall announced a Local Police campaign targeting noisy mopeds following complaints from residents. Checks covered the town, surrounding areas and coastal zones, with officers examining exhaust noise, unauthorised modifications, vehicle documents, helmets and driving licences. The official council announcement on moped checks provides further details.

The council’s wider mobility planning has also recorded complaints about motorcycle exhaust noise around the junction of Calle Santisimo and Calle Ancha. Those previous complaints provide local context, but authorities have not established that speeding, excessive noise or dangerous riding caused Sunday’s collision.

The incident also comes months after Guardia Civil officers dealt with two extreme speeding cases on the A-7 near Motril. Read more about the drivers caught at nearly 200 km/h near Motril.

The 112 announcement did not name the hospital where the injured people were treated or provide details of any police investigation into the crash.