A traffic altercation in the industrial estate of Som Oms in Palma de Mallorca ended on April 19th with a frantic chase between two cars, in which the aggressor’s vehicle forced the victim off the MA-19 highway and intentionally rammed into them before leaving the terrified occupants of the car behind. The victim, who was driving a rental car and shouted at the other driver in English several times, recorded part of the scene and handed the footage over to the Civil Guard. The alleged aggressor, a Spanish national, is being investigated for reckless driving and intentional damage. After hitting the other car with his own vehicle, he made a rude gesture to the other driver and fled the scene.
“Traffic disputes are common, but not like these,” explains a spokesperson for the Civil Guard in the Balearic Islands. In the recording, the woman riding in the passenger seat of the pursued vehicle can be heard screaming in fear. Once the aggressor’s car collided with them and forced them off the road, the driver confronted him in English, asking, “What’s your problem?” The complainant took the footage to the Civil Guard, and cameras from the Directorate General of Traffic (DGT) confirmed that the vehicle had been chased and the driver had attempted to block its path on the MA-19 highway.
During the pursuit, the complainant’s car tried to outmaneuver the following driver by reversing down an on-ramp. However, the driver of the pursuing vehicle also reversed down the same ramp until he positioned himself parallel to the other car, rammed into it, and forced it off the road. The collision resulted in significant damage to both vehicles, according to the Civil Guard. The DGT cameras captured two moments: the pursuit on the highway and the collision as both cars reversed down the on-ramp. The complainant’s footage recorded the moment when the other vehicle approached them in reverse and the impact that followed.
Reckless driving can result in prison sentences ranging from six months to two years, as well as a suspension of the driver’s license for one to six years. The crime of causing damage typically carries fines ranging from 6 to 24 months, depending on the victim’s financial situation and the extent of the damage. It is important to subscribe to stay up to date on the latest news and to receive more information on similar incidents.
