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.