Ibiza Hit and Run: 10,000 Euros Bail for Accused in Cyclist Fatality
In a recent development, Carmen Martín, the chief judge of Ibiza’s Investigating Court number 3, issued an avoidable prison order for Scott V., the British national involved in the fatal hit and run incident in Ibiza. She set the bail at 10,000 euros. The 35-year-old stands accused of causing the tragic death of local cyclist Bernat Ribas in Camí de Benimussa. Furthermore, the judge laid down additional precautionary measures.
Details of the Incident
Scott V. allegedly ran over Bernat Ribas on a Tuesday afternoon. Eye-witnesses, including a fellow cyclist and occupants of another car Scott hit, provide a different account from Scott’s claims. They argue that they signaled him to stop after the incident.
Charges against Scott V.
Authorities have charged Scott V. with:
- Reckless homicide,
- Fleeing the scene,
- Reckless driving,
- Driving without proper authorization.
These allegations stem from the horrifying event that took place in the afternoon, when Scott allegedly fatally hit Bernat Ribas and did not stop.
Court Proceedings
On Friday morning, following two nights in the Can Sifre cells, authorities transferred Scott V. to the Sa Graduada courts. They used a detainee driving van and an additional vehicle due to the large number of detainees brought to justice on that day.
The Public Prosecutor’s Office initially sought imprisonment without the option of bail. However, the judge ruled in favor of an avoidable prison sentence, provided Scott V. can pay a 10,000 euros bail.
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Precautionary Measures
In addition to setting bail, the judge imposed several precautionary measures on Scott V., to ensure that he doesn’t flee the island. These measures include:
- Confiscation of Scott V.’s passport,
- A ban on leaving Ibiza if he manages to pay the bail.
Scott V.’s defense lawyer, Cristina Molina, conveyed that her client insisted on not stopping because he did not realize the severity of the incident. This statement contradicts the accounts given by the eyewitnesses.
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Impact on the Community
Bernat Ribas’s untimely demise has sent shockwaves through the Ibiza community. Cyclists and residents alike are calling for stricter measures to curb reckless driving. The tragic incident serves as a reminder of the importance of road safety.
Ibiza Hit and Run: 10,000 Euros Bail for Accused in Cyclist Fatality
The court’s decision to grant Scott V. an avoidable prison order with a 10,000 euros bail highlights the severity of the charges against him in the fatal hit and run incident. The Ibiza community mourns the loss of Bernat Ribas, and the case has put the spotlight on the critical issue of road safety.
Read the full story:
- Ibiza Cyclist Tragically Killed in Fatal Hit and Run; Driver Flees Scene
- The SUV that fatally ran over Bernat Ribas was found abandoned on a road
- Briton Without a License Arrested After Fatal Hit and Run in Ibiza
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