A judge in Tarragona has ordered the search, arrest, and imprisonment of A.C.R., a driver convicted of causing the deaths of two young women from Lleida in 2018. The order comes after the driver failed to voluntarily enter a penitentiary to serve his four-year sentence, according to Segre.
The judge from the Penal Section of the Tarragona Court of Instance, Plaza 4, issued the decree after A.C.R. was required on 15 December 2025 to “voluntarily enter a penitentiary of his choice.” The judge stated, “The convict has not complied with the requirement made, so it is appropriate to issue the necessary warrants.” The last known address for the individual is in the Canary Islands.
Eight years after the incident, the driver has still not served any prison time. Xavier Prats, from Prats Advocats, who represents the family of one victim, said the driver “has tried to make a mockery of the system to avoid prison. We will pursue him wherever necessary to achieve justice.”
Details of the Fatal Collision
The collision occurred on 3 February 2018 at the Les Gavarres roundabout on the T-11 road in Tarragona. A 27-year-old woman from Alcoletge and a 19-year-old woman from Lleida, both passengers in the car, died in the crash. The accused was convicted by a Penal Court, and his appeals to the Tarragona High Court and subsequently the Supreme Court were rejected. The sentence became final in July 2024.
He was convicted of two counts of reckless homicide and two counts against road safety for dangerous driving and driving without ever having obtained a licence. In addition to the prison sentence, he is banned from driving for six years. He and his insurance company must pay approximately €350,000 in compensation to the victims' families. He also has to pay €4,980 to the Ministry of Public Works for damage to the infrastructure.
Driver's Conduct and Speed
During the trial in April 2022, Mossos d’Esquadra officers responsible for the accident report stated that the vehicle impacted the concrete wall of the Les Gavarres roundabout “like a projectile,” causing the deaths of the young women. Police also highlighted the accused's lack of empathy, noting that he refused to cooperate with police and showed no interest in the condition of his passengers.
According to the sentence, the convicted driver was under the influence of alcohol, was speeding, and had never obtained a driving licence. Specifically, he was travelling at 117 km/h in a section limited to 40 km/h. The sentence also noted he had been driving at speeds of 200 km/h and in the opposite direction shortly before the crash. He also refused to take a breathalyser test at the scene.
Moving forward, authorities will continue their efforts to locate and apprehend A.C.R. to ensure he serves his sentence. This case highlights the ongoing challenges in enforcing judicial decisions, especially when individuals attempt to evade justice.
