![Crash in which a cyclist lost his life in Mallorca](https://uh.gsstatic.es/images/placeholder-preview.webp)
Crash in which a cyclist lost his life in Mallorca
The crash was in April 2018.
Driver sentenced to three years for causing the death of a cyclist
Acquitted of driving under the influence of narcotic substances.
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Fatal crash in Mallorca
On the S'Estanyol road.
![Fatal head-on collision in Mallorca](https://uh.gsstatic.es/images/placeholder-preview.webp)
Fatal head-on collision in Mallorca
The driver of the other car wasn't seriously injured.
![Scene of a fatal road accident in Mallorca](https://uh.gsstatic.es/images/placeholder-preview.webp)
Scene of a fatal road accident in Mallorca
Scene of the accident.
Drunk driver caused Santa Margalida fatality
The woman who lost her life was a resident of Son Serra de Marina.
![Fatal accident in Cala Morlanda, Mallorca](https://uh.gsstatic.es/images/placeholder-preview.webp)
Fatal accident in Cala Morlanda, Mallorca
The car hit a house before ending up by a wall.
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Road fatality in Mallorca
Emergency services at the scene.
![Car involved in a fatal accident in Mallorca](https://uh.gsstatic.es/images/placeholder-preview.webp)
Car involved in a fatal accident in Mallorca
The car was moved to Palma Police headquarters.
The most dangerous road in Mallorca for motorcyclists
Just over 50% of deaths on the roads in the Balearics in 2023 were motorcyclists.
What made the news in Mallorca in 2023? Our review
In 2023, Mallorca witnessed political shifts as the Partido Popular returned to power. President Marga Prohens faced challenges, notably from Vox, leading to compromises on legislation. Tourism reached record highs, causing concerns, and major hotel openings marked the year. Housing and traffic issues, tragic incidents, and severe storms also impacted the island.
Black year on the roads in the Balearics
The worst year for road fatalities since 2017.