Drug Driver Crashes Into Restaurant Terrace In Torrevieja
Posted: 16 Aug 2026 17:05
Incident happened on 9 August.
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A driver who tested positive for cocaine crashed her car into a terrace in Torrevieja.
The young Spanish woman was given an administrative fine of 1,000 euros and six points after crashing into the exterior of a restaurant, already closed to the public, in the early hours of the morning at the intersection of San Pascual and Joaquín Chapaprieta.
A woman who tested positive for drugs crashed her vehicle into the terrace of a restaurant located at the intersection of San Pascual and Joaquín Chapaprieta streets, in the urban center of Torrevieja, as confirmed by INFORMACIÓN.
The accident occurred in the early hours of Sunday morning, near that intersection. On the corner is a restaurant with a large terrace overlooking both streets, which was closed to the public at the time. The car was traveling towards Apolo Street and crashed into the exterior of the establishment, destroying two stone planters and a large part of the wooden decking.
The Torrevieja Local Police immediately responded to the scene to manage the removal of the vehicle from the road and investigate the cause of the accident. They also assisted the driver, who was unharmed and underwent alcohol and drug tests. The woman, a young Spanish national, was reported to the Department of Public Safety, headed by Federico Alarcón.
Damage to the terrace
The owners of the establishment found the terrace wrecked when they opened the shutters the next day. Debris from the vehicle, including the bumper, was still scattered on the platform.
Although insurance should cover the damages, the accident occurred during one of the busiest tourist weekends. Sources at the establishment indicated that a significant portion of their daily revenue comes from the tables and chairs set up outside.
Torrevieja has around 600 licensed outdoor seating areas that share the road with traffic on a daily basis. In recent years, there have been several accidents involving vehicles in areas occupied by customers, although none have resulted in serious injuries.
Administrative sanction
The same sources indicated that the driver faces an administrative penalty for driving with the presence of drugs - cocaine - in her system, with a fine of 1,000 euros and the loss of 6 points on her license.
A positive drug test does not usually lead to a traffic offense on its own, unlike what happens with alcohol when criminal levels are exceeded, which can be accurately proven.
In drug tests, the initial positive result must be confirmed by a subsequent analysis. The local police or the Civil Guard can pursue criminal charges if they find evidence that the driver was under the influence of drugs. However, in most cases, the administrative route is chosen, given the difficulty of proving in court that drugs were not only present in the body, but also that their presence specifically affected driving.
https://www.informacion.es/vega-baja/20 ... 76034.html
Google translate minus, video and images:
A driver who tested positive for cocaine crashed her car into a terrace in Torrevieja.
The young Spanish woman was given an administrative fine of 1,000 euros and six points after crashing into the exterior of a restaurant, already closed to the public, in the early hours of the morning at the intersection of San Pascual and Joaquín Chapaprieta.
A woman who tested positive for drugs crashed her vehicle into the terrace of a restaurant located at the intersection of San Pascual and Joaquín Chapaprieta streets, in the urban center of Torrevieja, as confirmed by INFORMACIÓN.
The accident occurred in the early hours of Sunday morning, near that intersection. On the corner is a restaurant with a large terrace overlooking both streets, which was closed to the public at the time. The car was traveling towards Apolo Street and crashed into the exterior of the establishment, destroying two stone planters and a large part of the wooden decking.
The Torrevieja Local Police immediately responded to the scene to manage the removal of the vehicle from the road and investigate the cause of the accident. They also assisted the driver, who was unharmed and underwent alcohol and drug tests. The woman, a young Spanish national, was reported to the Department of Public Safety, headed by Federico Alarcón.
Damage to the terrace
The owners of the establishment found the terrace wrecked when they opened the shutters the next day. Debris from the vehicle, including the bumper, was still scattered on the platform.
Although insurance should cover the damages, the accident occurred during one of the busiest tourist weekends. Sources at the establishment indicated that a significant portion of their daily revenue comes from the tables and chairs set up outside.
Torrevieja has around 600 licensed outdoor seating areas that share the road with traffic on a daily basis. In recent years, there have been several accidents involving vehicles in areas occupied by customers, although none have resulted in serious injuries.
Administrative sanction
The same sources indicated that the driver faces an administrative penalty for driving with the presence of drugs - cocaine - in her system, with a fine of 1,000 euros and the loss of 6 points on her license.
A positive drug test does not usually lead to a traffic offense on its own, unlike what happens with alcohol when criminal levels are exceeded, which can be accurately proven.
In drug tests, the initial positive result must be confirmed by a subsequent analysis. The local police or the Civil Guard can pursue criminal charges if they find evidence that the driver was under the influence of drugs. However, in most cases, the administrative route is chosen, given the difficulty of proving in court that drugs were not only present in the body, but also that their presence specifically affected driving.