Pedestrian Seriously Injured After Being Hit by Vehicle in Arrecife
A man has been seriously injured after being hit by a vehicle on the San Bartolomé road in Arrecife, Lanzarote, during the morning of Thursday, 17 September 2026.
The incident was reported to the Canary Islands emergency coordination service at around 9:53am. Emergency crews were sent to the scene, where the injured man was assessed and treated by medical staff.
According to information released by emergency services, the man was stabilised at the scene before being taken by a medicalised ambulance to Hospital Doctor José Molina Orosa in Arrecife. His condition was described as serious.
Two SUC ambulances attended the incident, including a medicalised ambulance and a basic life-support ambulance. Guardia Civil officers also attended the scene and carried out the relevant traffic accident report.
Where did the accident happen?
The pedestrian accident happened on the San Bartolomé road as it passes through Arrecife. Local reporting places the incident close to the Argana Baja petrol station.
The road is an important route in and around the island's capital.
Lanzarote road safety reminder
For anyone living in or visiting Lanzarote, the incident is a reminder of the need for extra care around busy roads in Arrecife.
Drivers should remain alert around pedestrian areas, junctions and crossings, while pedestrians should take care when crossing or walking close to busy roads. Visitors unfamiliar with Lanzarote's roads should also allow extra time, avoid distractions and pay particular attention when navigating unfamiliar routes.
For residents, commuters and tourists alike, road conditions can change quickly, particularly around busy parts of Arrecife during the morning rush.
