Bullfighter Andrés Hernando dies in a traffic accident

Andrés Hernando, a renowned bullfighter from Segovia, died at 88 in a traffic accident on N-110 near Ávila. His car collided head-on with a bus, which had no injuries among its passengers. Born on February 26, 1938, Hernando was a prominent figure in bullfighting during the 1960s and 1970s, taking his alternative in 1962. He achieved notable successes, including three exits through the Puerta Grande at Las Ventas and a memorable bull pardon in 1968. He retired in 1974 but remained active in the bullfighting community as a businessman and rancher. In 2023, he was honored with a commemorative tile at Las Ventas for his contributions to the sport.