78-Year-Old Man Hospitalized After Being Struck by Car in Arona
A 78-year-old man was hospitalized with moderate injuries after being struck by a car on Tenerife’s TF-66 road in Arona this Sunday.
Road safety on Tenerife’s secondary roads is back in the spotlight after an accident in Arona this Sunday. A 78-year-old man was hospitalized after being hit by a car on the TF-66, highlighting the dangers pedestrians face on roads where traffic and foot travel mix.
The incident occurred around 9:48 a.m. near kilometer marker 6. Emergency services were quickly dispatched, and paramedics stabilized the man before taking him to the Hospital del Sur. He is reported to have sustained moderate injuries.
While medical teams treated the man, the Civil Guard managed traffic to keep the area safe. They have now launched an investigation to determine the cause of the accident and establish if any legal action is required. The incident serves as a reminder of the need for extra caution from both drivers and pedestrians on the island's busy road network.