# British tourist dies after car collision in Gran Canaria; driver tests positive for cocaine

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/british-holidaymaker-killed-after-being-run-over-by-drink-and-drug-driver-at-spanish-tourist-hotspot/
- Published: 2026-11-08T09:06:31+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-08T09:17:37+00:00
- Original publisher: Daily Mail (publisher lean: Right)
- Original article: https://www.dailymail.com/news/article-16275747/British-holidaymaker-killed-run-drink-drug-driver-Spanish-tourist-hotspot.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490
- Topics: Europe, Health, Medicine, UK, World

## Key points

- A 25-year-old British man died after being hit by a car in Gran Canaria.
- Police sources said the driver tested positive for cocaine.
- An investigating judge is expected to consider a manslaughter probe.

## Summary

A 25-year-old British holidaymaker died after being hit by a car late on Friday in Playa del Inglés, Gran Canaria. Police sources said the driver tested positive for cocaine and was over the drink-drive limit, prompting a local police report for an investigating judge.

The collision was reported at 11.35pm on Italy Avenue, where the man was reportedly crossing outside a designated pedestrian area. Medical staff confirmed he died at the scene from severe injuries. The driver’s alcohol reading was reportedly below the level for a road traffic crime; it was not clear whether he had been formally arrested, and a manslaughter investigation was expected.

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