Traffic cameras on the A-67 recorded Iván Sanz Cid’s car moving at a normal speed before the deadly accident near Herrera de Pisuerga. The crash claimed the lives of the Dehesa de los Canónigos CEO, his wife, and two children.
Traffic surveillance footage from the A-67 has confirmed that the vehicle carrying Iván Sanz Cid, CEO of Dehesa de los Canónigos, was traveling at a normal speed just moments before the devastating accident that killed him, his wife Irene Garijo, and two of their children. The incident occurred near Herrera de Pisuerga in Palencia, where the family’s car left the road and overturned, resulting in the deaths of Sanz Cid, his wife, and their 17- and 14-year-old children. Their nine-year-old daughter survived but remains hospitalized with serious injuries.
According to sources involved in the investigation and cited by Diario de Valladolid, the A-67’s monitoring systems captured the family’s car several kilometers before the crash site, showing no signs of excessive speed. Investigators have emphasized that the footage indicates the vehicle was moving at a standard pace before the accident, which took place just before the tunnels located a few kilometers from kilometer marker 83, in the direction away from Palencia.
The cause of the accident remains under investigation, but initial findings point to possible driver drowsiness or distraction as the main factors. This was highlighted in a statement from the Subdelegación de Palencia, which noted that the inquiry is ongoing to determine the precise circumstances leading to the crash on Sunday, July 5.
The community has responded with an outpouring of support for the surviving daughter, who is being treated in the pediatric ICU at the Hospital de Burgos (HUBU) after undergoing surgery for fractures in her feet and wrist. Her condition is described as stable but serious. Meanwhile, the funeral for Iván Sanz Cid, Irene Garijo, and their two eldest children is scheduled for Wednesday, July 8, at the Catedral de Nuestra Señora de la Asunción de Valladolid. The family’s wake was held at the Tanatorio de Las Contiendas in Valladolid from Monday afternoon.
Fatal road accidents remain a significant concern in Spain, especially during the summer months when travel increases. The A-67, a major route in northern Spain, has seen several incidents in recent years, prompting ongoing discussions about road safety and driver awareness. In a separate event highlighting the risks associated with large gatherings and public festivities, the recent San Fermín festival in Pamplona saw dozens of runners injured during the opening bull run, as reported in coverage of the Fuente Ymbro bulls’ run. Both incidents underscore the importance of vigilance and safety measures on Spanish roads and at public events.
Spain’s traffic authorities continue to stress the need for caution, particularly on long journeys and during periods of high mobility. While the investigation into the Palencia crash is ongoing, the case has drawn attention to the persistent dangers of fatigue and distraction behind the wheel, issues that remain at the forefront of national road safety campaigns.
