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Alcúdia: Who Was Really at the Wheel? A Reality Check on Alcohol, Responsibility and Investigations

How investigators identify the driver after a crash

Mallorca investigators may use seat position, seatbelts and other traces to work out who was driving after a crash.

Published: April 22, 2026
Alcúdia: Who Was Really at the Wheel? A Reality Check on Alcohol, Responsibility and Investigations

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How do police work out who was driving after a crash in Mallorca?

Police and forensic teams look at more than just statements. They may check seat position, seatbelt length, shoe locations, injuries and other traces inside the car to see who was likely behind the wheel. In Mallorca crash investigations, that physical evidence can be more revealing than what people first say.

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