Ana Buza death trial in Seville

The trial regarding the 2019 death of 19-year-old Ana Buza on the A-4 highway near Carmona progressed through the Seville Provincial Court to determine if her death was a traffic accident or a result of violence.

During the proceedings, the prosecution and the victim's family argued the death was a result of gender-based violence, alleging the defendant, Rafael V. P., manipulated investigators. The defense maintained the incident was a traffic accident. Witnesses noted the defendant appeared nervous, and the victim's father criticized the initial investigation for being closed prematurely.

Ultimately, the court acquitted Rafael V. P. of charges related to the death. While the jury confirmed the defendant was driving at approximately 117 km/h in an 80 km/h zone, they ruled it could not be determined why the victim was ejected from the vehicle or if the exit was voluntary. The prosecution had requested acquittal after finding no evidence of an intentional strike. The victim's family may appeal the decision to the High Court of Justice of Andalusia.

Recent reports regarding the verdict highlight conflicting details on the jury's findings. One account states the jury found it proven that the defendant was speeding at 117 km/h in an 80 km/h zone, while another report claims the jury unanimously dismissed the claim that the defendant caused death by speeding, stating it was not proven he was driving at that velocity. Despite these discrepancies, the jury rejected the theory that the defendant intentionally struck the victim or caused her death through negligence.