Two women seriously hurt after 80-year-old drive runs red light at Torrox Costa crossing

Two women have been seriously injured after being struck by a car at a pedestrian crossing in Torrox Costa, with the driver reportedly telling police she failed to notice a red traffic light.

The accident happened shortly before 5pm on Friday, November 6, on Avenida de Andalucia, directly opposite the bus station in the coastal town. The area has previously seen a serious road accident in Torrox Costa, involving a motorcyclist and a cyclist.

The victims, aged 62 and 64, were crossing the road at a traffic-light-controlled pedestrian crossing when they were hit by the car.

Both women suffered serious injuries and were given emergency treatment at the scene before being taken by ambulance to the Hospital Comarcal de la Axarquia in Velez-Malaga. A subsequent report on the two women’s hospitalisation on November 7 confirmed they were still in hospital.

Driver says she did not see red light

The car was being driven by an 80-year-old Belgian woman who lives in Velez-Malaga. During the initial police enquiries, the driver reportedly explained that she had been distracted and had not realised the traffic light was red when she approached the crossing.

Two ambulances, Guardia Civil traffic officers and Torrox Local Police attended the scene. Emergency teams treated the injured pedestrians before arranging their transfer to hospital.

The accident took place in a busy part of Torrox Costa, close to the bus station. No other details have yet been released about the women’s medical condition or whether any formal action has been taken against the driver.

The incident is a reminder of the importance of remaining alert behind the wheel, particularly when approaching pedestrian crossings and traffic signals. EWN has previously reported on another pedestrian crossing accident in Spain. The Spanish Traffic Authority’s road safety guidance for pedestrians also explains the rules for crossing roads safely.