Jonatan Rubio, the 34-year-old mayor of Nieva, Segovia, Spain, died in a head-on collision with a truck on the CL-605 road. The accident occurred on a straight stretch of road, and the cause is under investigation.
The impact was severe, and firefighters had to extricate Rubio from his car. Emergency services confirmed his death at the scene, just 12 kilometers from his town.
Rubio's death has deeply affected his community, Nieva, and the surrounding area where he was widely known for his involvement in local activities. He had served as mayor for almost two years, having been elected in May 2023. He was engaged to be married in September 2026.
Rubio was a passionate sportsman, regularly traveling to Segovia for training. A graduate in Physical Activity and Sports Science, he played futsal and coached several teams.
This is the seventh traffic fatality on Segovia's roads in 2025, marking the second fatal accident on the CL-605 this year. This incident underscores the ongoing safety concerns on these roadways.