Swedish man dies after robbery in Spanish resort
A Swedish tourist died after being run over during a phone robbery in Torrevieja, Spain. The 30-year-old was struck by a car after trying to prevent thieves from escaping. He succumbed to his injuries three days after the attack.
A Swedish man has died from injuries sustained during a robbery in the Spanish coastal city of Torrevieja. The 30-year-old was struck by a car last Friday while walking on a sidewalk in the popular tourist destination.
According to local reports, the incident occurred on Pedro Lorca street in Torrevieja. A vehicle pulled up beside the man and his partner as they walked. One passenger asked for directions.
The Swedish man took out his phone to assist them. A passenger then snatched the phone from his hand. The victim tried to prevent the car from leaving by standing in front of it. The driver then ran him over.
Medical staff treated the man at the scene. He was first taken to Torrevieja University Hospital. Doctors later transferred him to Elche Hospital where he died on Tuesday, October 7.
The man's partner described the events in social media posts. She said they were walking on the sidewalk when the vehicle approached them. Swedish authorities have been contacted about the case but had not responded by Tuesday evening.
This tragic incident highlights the risks tourists can face even in popular European destinations. The violent escalation from theft to fatal injury shows how quickly routine situations can turn dangerous abroad.