Local Police arrested a driver who was speeding in the bus-taxi lane, crashed into a parked vehicle, and refused a drug test. This occurred near educational centres with summer activities.
A driver without a driving licence was arrested this Friday in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria after a chase that ended with a crash into a parked car. The events took place around 7:30 am in the Ciudad Jardín neighbourhood, an area with high morning traffic density.
According to the Local Police, a patrol observed a vehicle speeding excessively in the bus-taxi lane heading north. The officers activated their sirens and lights, but the driver ignored them and fled.
A movie-like escape through several streets
The suspect continued along Pío XII street and, at the height of Fortuny street, forced another vehicle to brake sharply to avoid a collision. This manoeuvre could have caused a multiple accident, according to police sources.
The escape continued along Santiago Rusiñol street, where the driver drove in the wrong direction and at high speed until crashing into a parked vehicle at number 14. The impact, although it did not cause injuries, resulted in material damage to both cars.
After the crash, the two occupants abandoned the car and fled on foot. The driver was intercepted shortly after on Gago Coutinho street, while his companion was located by another patrol on Lope de Vega street. Both were undocumented, so they were taken to the Northern Police Station for identification.
Without a licence and unwilling to cooperate
Checks confirmed that the arrested individual lacked a driving licence. The vehicle was not reported stolen and was towed to the municipal depot. At the police station, the driver was asked to undergo drug tests, but he refused after being informed of his rights and the legal consequences.
The incident occurred in an area close to several educational centres that were holding summer activities. At that time, there were vehicles of parents dropping off their children, which increased the risk of the chase. Fortunately, no injuries were reported among pedestrians or in the rest of the traffic.
The arrested individual has been placed at the disposal of the judiciary and faces charges of reckless driving, disobedience to authority, and refusal to take a drug test. The Local Police reminds that driving without a licence is a crime punishable by prison sentences of three to six months or fines, and that refusal to undergo drug tests can lead to similar penalties.
For the local residents, the incident has generated some unease, although the swift police action prevented worse outcomes. The question remains: is it worth risking the lives of others to avoid a checkpoint?
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