A tragic accident on the Costa Blanca claimed the life of a 54-year-old British man last Friday evening.
The collision involved a Nissan Qashqai carrying four British nationals and a BMW driven by 21-year-old Madison Smyth, a Belfast-born OnlyFans model.
The crash occurred around 7pm on the A-70 in El Campello near Alicante, leaving the victim dead at the scene.
The Accident Unfolded in Seconds
According to local reports, the Nissan Qashqai was struck from behind by Madison’s BMW, causing it to crash into a central reservation barrier.
The deceased man, reportedly not wearing a seatbelt, was ejected from the vehicle.
Emergency responders confirmed there was nothing they could do to save him.
The other passengers, two men and one woman in their fifties, survived the collision, while neither Madison nor her husband Johnny Smyth, 28, were injured.
Legal Investigation Underway
At the scene, Madison was read her rights but not formally arrested.
Authorities later confirmed she is being investigated on suspicion of manslaughter, though details on when she will be summoned to court remain unclear.
Smyth, who was in the BMW with her, is not implicated in the current crash.
A History of Legal Troubles
This is not the first time Madison has faced legal controversy.
In September, police arrested her after discovering nearly a kilo of crystal meth and 30 grams of cannabis resin in her Audi A5 Cabrio.
She spent ten days in jail before being released on a 20,000-euro conditional bail.
Her legal troubles continued last month when police found two loaded pistols in a car she was driving.
Three men were in the vehicle at the time, and while two were detained, the third managed to flee.
Madison and the men detained remain under investigation for unlawful weapons possession.
Connection to Previous Homicide Case
Adding further complexity, Madison has repeatedly denied any involvement in the homicide of John George, a father-of-one whose body was discovered in an orchard in Rojales near Torrevieja in December 2024.
His death followed a month-long disappearance, prompting anguished appeals from his family.
Two men, including Johnny Smyth, were arrested in connection with George’s death and are currently on bail.
International Bail and Extradition
Smyth had previously been held under an international arrest warrant in March at an Airbnb in northern Portugal.
After extradition to Spain, he secured his release last month by paying 100,000 euros in bail.
Spanish Civil Guard officers confirmed last April that John George had been shot dead on December 14, 2024, and stated their investigation into the murder had concluded.
Community and Family Reaction
The accident and its connection to Madison’s legal history have shocked the local community.
Authorities are urging witnesses and residents near El Campello to provide any additional information that could aid the ongoing investigation.
Meanwhile, family and friends of the deceased are left mourning a tragic and sudden loss.
Investigation Continues
As the legal proceedings unfold, Spanish police continue to investigate the crash, reviewing evidence including vehicle damage, CCTV footage, and witness statements.
With Madison under investigation for manslaughter and her ongoing legal entanglements, the case is expected to remain in the public eye as authorities piece together the events leading to the fatal collision.
Safety and Awareness
This tragic incident also raises renewed calls for road safety and the importance of seatbelt use.
Authorities remind drivers that wearing a seatbelt significantly reduces the risk of death in high-impact collisions, a message underscored by the devastating outcome in El Campello.
What Comes Next
Investigators are expected to formally summon Madison to court in the coming weeks.
The legal system will determine whether charges of manslaughter are pursued, while the broader public continues to follow developments involving both the crash and Madison’s wider legal controversies.
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