Man in Critical Condition After Being Struck by Car on Tenerife Highway
A 55-year-old man is in critical condition after being struck by a vehicle on Tenerife's TF-13 highway, prompting a police investigation into road safety measures.
Road safety on Tenerife is under scrutiny again following a serious accident on the TF-13 highway in San Cristóbal de La Laguna this Sunday. According to the Canary Islands' emergency services (CECOES 112), a 55-year-old man is in critical condition after being hit by a car.
Emergency services were alerted to the incident shortly after 10:20 p.m. A medical team and a basic life support unit were dispatched to the scene. After stabilizing the man, paramedics rushed him to the Hospital Universitario de Canarias, where he is being treated for severe injuries.
The La Laguna Local Police are now investigating the circumstances of the crash. Authorities are working to determine the cause, looking into factors such as lighting, signage, and road safety. This incident highlights the ongoing risks for pedestrians on high-speed roads, particularly at night when visibility is poor, and raises questions about the need for better safety measures where traffic and pedestrians meet.