Driver Hits Elderly Man, Flees Scene Like Guardia Civil Officer Who Crashed Helicopter

A driver has been sent to provisional prison after fatally hitting an elderly man of 80 years in Guillena and fleeing the scene. He faces charges of negligent homicide and a traffic offense for driving under the influence of drugs.

A judge has ordered the provisional detention, communicated and without bail, of the driver arrested for fatally striking a man of **80 years** in the town of **Guillena** (Seville) and fleeing. The incident occurred at the access to **María de Molina** from **Alcalde Justo Padilla Burgos**.

## Driving Under the Influence and Flight

The alleged perpetrator is initially charged with negligent homicide and a traffic offense for driving while under the influence of narcotic substances. The severity is compounded by having left the scene without rendering aid to the victim. The detainee testified before the court.

The Local Police of **Guillena** apprehended the alleged responsible party for the fatal collision midday Monday, hours after the incident. The driver fled trinc the accident but surrendered to authorities before they accessed his residence, which was expected pending a judicial order.

## Witnesses and Key Cameras

According to eyewitnesses, the driver exited the vehicle after the impact to check on the elderly man, who lay on the ground. Subsequently, he re-entered the car and fled toward the **Gergal** reservoir. The **Guillena** Town Hall issued a statement regarding the facts.

Identification of the alleged perpetrator was possible thanks to witness statements and local security cameras. After fleeing, he sought refuge in a village residence. The Local Police went to the location and secured the property while awaiting judicial authorization to enter. However, the driver voluntarily surrendered around **12:00 hours**.