A night out in Almería ended in chaos for UD Almería player Álex Sola, who allegedly crashed his car while under the influence and then abandoned the scene on foot. Police are now investigating the incident, which was caught on video.
Álex Sola’s car smashed into several parked vehicles near a roundabout in Almería. The crash happened just hours after UD Almería’s win over Burgos CF. Video of the incident spread fast on social media.
Sola did not wait for police. He went back to his car, grabbed something, and then ran off. His car stayed in the street. The video, now everywhere online, has put the player under a harsh spotlight. People are asking if public figures are held to the same standards. Local media, including AS and La Voz de Almería, reported the crash happened on Avenida de Montserrat, close to a roundabout and a gas station. Emergency services and local police arrived quickly.
Police sources confirmed that Álex Sola's breathalyzer test showed a blood alcohol level of 0.76 mg/l, approximately three times the legal limit of 0.25 mg/l.
Police got there soon after neighbors called in the crash. They found Sola’s car abandoned. Officers gave Sola a breathalyzer test. Reports say he was well over the legal limit. Police have now opened a case for a possible road safety offense. The investigation is still open. No final decision has been made about responsibility. Marca and El Correo both confirmed Sola was the driver. Eyewitnesses and video show him leaving the scene on foot.
The crash came just hours after Sola was named in the matchday squad for UD Almería. He did not play in the 2-1 win. The timing has fueled the controversy. The club and its fans are waiting to see what happens next. Reports from 20 Minutos and other Spanish outlets say that, despite the crash and damage to several parked cars, no one was hurt. No bystanders or vehicle occupants suffered injuries.
Spain has seen several high-profile road safety incidents involving public figures in recent years. This puts more pressure on police to enforce the law for everyone. The Almería case comes after other recent events, including the reported earlier attack on a politician’s car in Ceuta.
After being located by police, Sola was taken to the local station and later released pending a court hearing, as is standard procedure in cases involving possible road safety violations. Official statements from the club or the player have not yet been made public, with most information currently based on police reports and local media coverage.
The investigation into Sola’s actions is not over. The facts so far show a clear disregard for both legal and ethical rules. For professional athletes, every move is watched. Incidents like this can ruin reputations and shake public trust in the teams they play for. The outcome here will show what happens when someone drives recklessly, no matter who they are.
