80-Year-Old Drives 20km Wrong Way on Galician Highway

Elderly Man Drives Wrong Way on A-54 Highway in Lugo, Galicia A reckless incident unfolded Thursday afternoon on the A-54 highway near Lugo, Galicia, when an 80-year-old man drove his Renault Clio for 20 kilometers in the wrong direction. Dashcam footage and other recordings show numerous near-collisions as other drivers took evasive action to avoid a head-on crash. Emergency services received a flurry of calls alerting them to the dangerous situation. "It was terrifying," recounted one driver who narrowly avoided a collision. The Guardia Civil responded swiftly, locating the vehicle and safely apprehending the octogenarian driver. The incident serves as a reminder of the importance of road safety and driver awareness, particularly among older drivers.