Woman Hospitalized After Being Struck by Car in Santa Cruz de Tenerife

Road safety in Santa Cruz de Tenerife is back in the spotlight after a woman was hit by a car early Wednesday morning on Avenida de la Constitución.

Emergency services were alerted to the accident at 5:58 a.m. A basic life support team from the Canary Islands Emergency Service (SUC) arrived on the scene to treat the victim. She was taken to the Nuestra Señora de la Candelaria University Hospital with a moderate leg injury.

The Santa Cruz de Tenerife Local Police are now investigating the incident. They are working to determine exactly how the collision happened and whether factors like speeding, driver distraction, or poor signage played a role. This accident highlights the ongoing challenges local authorities face in improving pedestrian safety and managing traffic in the city’s busiest areas.