A 43-year-old man died in a crash on the regional road A-339 in the municipal area of Priego de Córdoba (Córdoba province) in the early hours of 25 October 2026. According to Emergencias 112 Andalucía the emergency call came in a few minutes before 5.30am. The report concerned a person lying in the road on the A-339, in the direction of Almedinilla, near kilometre 28. Emergency responders arriving at the scene confirmed the 43-year-old’s death there.
Another man, aged 38, received medical attention at the scene, according to the authorities. No further details were initially available about the nature or severity of his injuries. The emergency control centre alerted the Guardia Civil de Tráfico, with Policía Local, the road maintenance service and the Centro de Emergencias Sanitarias 061. The authorities did not disclose the individuals’ identities or places of residence.
The Guardia Civil de Tráfico has opened an investigation into the circumstances of the crash. So far, officials have not said whether vehicles were involved or whether factors such as speed, visibility, or possible alcohol or drug use played a role. It is also unclear whether the incident involved a collision with a pedestrian or unfolded in some other way. Several regional media outlets cited the initial report’s use of the term “atropello”; the final classification, however, will depend on the investigation. Findings from the crash scene investigation are expected at a later date.
This stretch of the A-339 links municipalities in the Subbética Cordobesa and includes winding sections and varying carriageway widths. It is an Andalusian regional road; the Junta de Andalucía is responsible for its upkeep and operation, with routine road maintenance handled by regional departments. On open roads in challenging terrain, road safety experts regularly emphasise the importance of adjusting speed, adequate lighting and clear route guidance, especially at night, regardless of the current incident.
The roles of the services alerted are clearly defined: Emergencias 112 Andalucía coordinates the response as the unified emergency number and control centre; the Centro de Emergencias Sanitarias 061 provides pre-hospital care; and the Guardia Civil de Tráfico is responsible for traffic enforcement and crash investigation on Spanish regional roads. Within municipal boundaries, the Policía Local assists with matters such as road closures and traffic management. The statements available did not announce any specific measures for the stretch concerned.
As things stand, the key details of the incident are based on the statement issued by Emergencias 112 Andalucía on 25 October 2026, which was picked up by several regional media outlets. Official details of what happened remain subject to the Guardia Civil’s investigation.
Editor: Mira Cadena (Article created with AI assistance).