The Guardia Civil arrested a driver who knocked over and killed an officer belonging to the Policia Nacional in Valencia on a motorbike .

The 33-year-old officer, who worked in the Inspección Central de Guardia (Police HQ at Zapadores), had just finished his shift and was heading home on the AP-7 when he was rammed by the driver.

The arrested man was found to be three times over the limit in alcohol consumption and had consumed drugs.

The 33-year-old victim, Ivan M., died instantly in the collision. His parents were informed at 03.30h by the Coordinadora de Servicio that their son had been killed in a road accident. His brother, who was in Rome when the news reached him, immediately returned home to be with their parents.

The driver faces charges of reckless homicide and DUI.

Editorial Comment: lock him up and throw away the key.

(News: Gandia, Valencia)

Tags: AP7, Off-Duty, Drunk Driver, Drugs, Police Officer, Ran Down, Motorbike