Tourist Injured in Sanxenxo Electric Scooter Accident

Sanxenxo Scooter Accident Highlights Pedestrian Safety Concerns A 74-year-old tourist suffered a facial injury after being struck by an electric scooter on the Paseo de Silgar in Sanxenxo, Spain, on May 26, 2025. The incident, captured on video by g24noticias, shows the woman falling to the ground after being hit. Local police cited the scooter driver's inattention as the cause of the accident. "Por un descuido do condutor, golpeou a muller, que caeu e sufriu unha lesión na cara," said José Manuel Duarte, the Chief Inspector of the Sanxenxo Local Police, in an interview included in the video. (Translation: "Due to the driver's carelessness, he hit the woman, who fell and suffered a facial injury.") The accident underscores the growing challenges of managing electric scooters in areas shared with pedestrians. The video shows the area where the accident occurred, marked with pedestrian priority signage. However, the video also shows other scooters traveling at high speeds on the sidewalk. According to Inspector Duarte, Sanxenxo's municipal ordinance prohibits scooter use on sidewalks, adding another layer of complexity to the situation. The accident serves as a reminder of the importance of pedestrian safety and the need for clear regulations and responsible use of electric scooters in shared spaces. The hope is that this incident will prompt increased awareness and safer practices for both pedestrians and scooter users.