Serious Scooter Accident Under Investigation in Puente de Vallecas

A 66-year-old man was seriously injured after being hit by a scooter whose driver fled the scene in the Madrid district.

Generic image of emergency lights reflected on wet asphalt.
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Generic image of emergency lights reflected on wet asphalt.

A 66-year-old man has suffered serious injuries after being hit by a scooter in the Puente de Vallecas district of Madrid last Wednesday evening, prompting the Municipal Police to launch an investigation to locate the fleeing driver.

The incident occurred around 7:30 PM on Poeta Miguel Hernández Street, according to reports from Emergencias Madrid. The victim was struck in a lane designated for bicycles and pedestrians, sustaining multiple traumas to the head, chest, and abdomen.
Emergency medical personnel from Samur-Protección Civil quickly arrived at the scene to stabilize the injured man before transferring him to a hospital, where he remains in serious condition.

"The Madrid Municipal Police have opened an investigation to try to locate him and clarify what happened."

a spokesperson for Emergencias Madrid
Officers from the Municipal Police are now in charge of the investigation to determine the circumstances of the accident and identify the scooter user, who left the scene after the impact. This event reignites the discussion about coexistence and safety among pedestrians, cyclists, and personal mobility vehicles in shared urban spaces.