The accused of vehicle theft, damage to protected heritage, driving without a license, and reckless endangerment of people’s safety could be deported to their country of origin and not allowed to return to Spanish territory.
The high speed of the vehicle pursued by the police led it to crash into a car and parked bridge stones that fell into the void as the driver later fled the scene.
Juan Miguel Bayonas López, mayor of citizen security, stated: «It’s difficult to commit more crimes in such a short time, almost running over a pedestrian who had just crossed the street.»
Thursday, July 3, 2025. The Lorca Municipal Council, with legal advice, will press charges in the judicial process against the foreigner who took stones from the ancient neighborhood bridge. This was announced on Thursday by the mayor of citizen security, Juan Miguel Bayonas López, who indicated that the «maximum criminal penalty» will be sought for the serious offenses, along with full restitution for the damages caused to municipal heritage. «The necessary actions will be requested for the enforcement of current regulations in the field of foreigners, including, where applicable, the request for expulsion from national territory, in accordance with the applicable legislation.»
The deportation order entails a return to the country of origin and a ban on returning to Spanish territory. «He barely commits more offenses in such a short time. He was even on the verge of hitting a pedestrian crossing the street and had to make a quick maneuver to avoid a collision,» added the mayor of citizen security.
The events date back several weekends. In the early hours of Sunday, around one o’clock, a call reporting a vehicle theft was received at the local police station. «It was a couple on Avenida Juan Carlos I, having a meal at a food unit. They noticed a foreigner getting into their vehicle with the intention of driving away. Bayonas López.
An immediate response was launched, alerting all police patrols with the vehicle details to initiate a search operation. «As a result, the stolen vehicle was located at the Felipe VI sports complex roundabout, with a police car in pursuit. However, the driver evaded the police, speeding off towards the San Diego neighborhood,» he added.
A high-speed pursuit ensued, with sirens blaring and lights flashing, but the driver ignored orders to stop. «He sped across Puente Gimeno, Ortega y Melgares, Caballón, and Street. The mayor.
The vehicle was reported to Bayonas López, and continued along Mayor Pelegrín Rodríguez. As it neared the end of the bridge, it attempted to turn left towards Avenue Santa Clara. «Due to the high speed, it spun out of control, crashing into another parked car and the stone wall of the ancient neighborhood bridge. The stones fell into the void, creating a hole in the bridge’s height and the surrounding buildings.
Officers quickly exited the patrol vehicle to apprehend and immobilize the driver, following Juan Miguel Bayonas.
The collision site was secured to prevent further danger, while municipal services were notified to clean up and repair the damaged elements. «The perpetrator is under investigation for vehicle theft, damage to protected heritage, driving without a license, reckless driving posing a clear risk to people’s safety, and possible offenses related to driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs. Additionally, it should be noted that he has no legal residence in Spain, raising concerns about multiple violations of foreigner regulations.»
Lastly, the mayor of citizen security highlighted the «significant» intervention of local police officers, through various units focused on prevention and operational response, aimed at ensuring the safety and coexistence of residents in the municipality before any further incidents occur.
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