Where exactly did the accident on Pag happen?

The accident occurred on state road DC-106 in the area of Dinjiška, in the direction of travel toward the town of Pag.

What caused the traffic accident?

According to the police statement, the accident was caused by a 25-year-old driver who began overtaking in a prohibited area and struck the car ahead of him that was turning left.

What injuries did the people in the collision sustain?

A 23-year-old passenger from the car that caused the accident sustained serious injuries, while the 72-year-old driver and a female passenger from the other vehicle escaped with minor injuries.

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Overtaking in a Prohibited Zone Near Dinjiška: 23-Year-Old Seriously Injured

B.L. · Prije 4h | 2 min

The Zadar Police Department reported a serious traffic accident on the island of Pag that occurred on Monday afternoon.

Summary

On Monday, August 3, 2026, a serious traffic accident occurred on DC-106 near Dinjiška on Pag.
A 25-year-old man overtook in a prohibited zone and struck the car of a 72-year-old driver who was turning left.
A 23-year-old passenger from the at-fault vehicle was seriously injured and taken to Zadar General Hospital.
The Zadar Police Department is conducting a criminal investigation.

On Monday, August 3, 2026, at 6:35 PM, a serious traffic accident occurred on state road DC-106 on Pag, in which one person sustained serious injuries. The accident took place in the area of Dinjiška, and according to initial information from the Zadar Police Department, the cause was improper overtaking.

Prohibited Overtaking Leads to Collision

The collision occurred when a 25-year-old driver of a passenger car with Zagreb license plates, traveling in the direction of Pag, began overtaking on a section of road where this maneuver is prohibited. At that moment, he struck the passenger car with Varaždin license plates in front of him, driven by a 72-year-old driver who was turning left.

In the violent impact, three people were injured. All were transported to Zadar General Hospital for further medical treatment. Doctors confirmed that the 23-year-old passenger from the Zagreb-registered car sustained serious injuries. The 72-year-old driver and a female passenger from the Varaždin-registered vehicle escaped with minor injuries.

Criminal Investigation Underway

Police officers conducted an on-scene investigation. The Zadar Police Department confirmed that a criminal investigation will follow to determine all the exact circumstances that led to this traffic accident on the state road toward Pag.