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Minor investigated after stone thrown from AP-41 bridge critically injures driver
A large stone struck a car on the AP-41 near Yuncler, in Toledo, Spain, at about 10:30 p.m.
on October 14.
The 42-year-old driver was returning home from work when the stone, thrown from a bridge, hit his vehicle.
He suffered serious injuries and remains in intensive care at Toledo University Hospital.
The Civil Guard has identified a minor as the suspected thrower and is investigating the case.
The minor is being investigated for suspected serious injury, road safety and property damage offences.
The case has been passed to the Juvenile Prosecutor’s Office, which will handle the next steps.
The driver’s family says his condition is very serious and is sharing the case to warn about the dangers of throwing objects onto roads.
A 42-year-old driver was critically injured after a large stone struck his car on the AP-41 near Yuncler, Toledo.
The incident happened at about 22:30 on 14 October, near kilometre 34.7 of the toll motorway.
The driver is in intensive care at Toledo University Hospital.
The Civil Guard has identified a minor as the suspected person who threw the stone and is investigating him.
The reports differ on the minor’s age: MARCA says he is 16, while the other reports identify him only as a minor.
- Who
- A 42-year-old driver was injured. A minor is being investigated as the suspected person who threw the stone.
- What
- A large stone thrown from a bridge struck the driver’s car, causing serious injuries.
- When
- About 22:30 on 14 October.
- Where
- The AP-41 near kilometre 34.7, in Yuncler, Toledo.
- Why
- Not stated. Antena 3 reports that the minor may have thrown the stone intentionally, but the motive is not established.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
A stone thrown from a bridge struck a driver’s car near kilometre 34.7 of the AP-41.
The driver was taken to Toledo University Hospital and admitted to intensive care.
The Civil Guard identified a minor as the suspected person who threw the stone and referred the case to the Juvenile Prosecutor’s Office.
- Victim
- 42-year-old driver
- Location
- AP-41 near Yuncler, Toledo
- Kilometre
- 34.7
- Time
- About 22:30 on 14 October
- Hospital
- Toledo University Hospital
- Investigation
- Suspected offences include serious injury, road-safety offences and damage
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