Police chase in Reus: Motorcyclist evades checkpoint and crashes into Mossos car

The incident began in Vila-seca when the driver evaded inspection, causing material damage and the death of an animal.

Imatge genèrica d'un vehicle policial danyat després d'una persecució nocturna a la carretera.

Imatge genèrica d'un vehicle policial danyat després d'una persecució nocturna a la carretera.

A motorcyclist evaded a police checkpoint in Vila-seca on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, starting a chase that ended with a collision against a Mossos d'Esquadra vehicle in Reus.

The pursuit began when the motorcycle driver ignored the officers' instructions at a routine checkpoint established in Vila-seca. This action triggered a rapid police response to intercept the vehicle.
During the escape, the motorcyclist struck and killed a sheep before continuing his trajectory towards the capital of Baix Camp.

The pursuit concluded with the motorcyclist colliding with a Mossos d'Esquadra patrol vehicle in the Reus area.

Authorities proceeded to arrest the motorcyclist, who now faces charges for serious disobedience to authority and reckless driving, in addition to liabilities arising from the damages caused.
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