Particle.news
Download on the App Store
171 ARTICLES
·
3w ago

Berlin Illegal Street Racer Under Investigation After Pedestrian’s Death

Investigators have seized the driver’s car and license after the June 26 collision that flung a 65-year-old pedestrian onto the road in an unsanctioned street race.

Image
In Reinsdorf bei Zwickau ist ein Kutschenanhänger umgekippt. Elf Menschen wurden verletzt.
Polizeimarkierungen an der Stelle, wo sich der tödliche Unfall ereignete
Image

Overview

  • On June 26, a 33-year-old driver in an illegal race on An der Wuhlheide struck a 65-year-old woman exiting a tram, killing her instantly.
  • The victim was thrown approximately 30 meters by the force of the impact and died at the scene despite emergency crews’ efforts to save her.
  • Berlin Police have seized the driver’s vehicle and confiscated his license as part of a formal investigation into reckless homicide and dangerous driving.
  • Prosecutors are reviewing evidence following a record 923 illegal racing cases opened in Berlin courts last year, underlining a hardening legal stance against street racing.
  • Lawmakers and city authorities are considering tougher measures to deter unsanctioned races and improve pedestrian safety on urban roads.