Cyclist Killed and Two Injured in Rouen After Driver Flees Scene

A woman driving a van struck three cyclists in central Rouen, leading to a fatality, before being apprehended following a police chase.

The incident occurred Tuesday morning in Rouen, where a van hit three female cyclists, killing one and injuring two others, one seriously.
The driver, a woman born in 1977, fled the scene and was arrested after a high-speed pursuit ending 30 kilometers away in Buchy.
Authorities discovered four weapons in the vehicle, and the driver reportedly exhibited erratic behavior and made suicidal statements during her detention.
Initial investigations found no evidence of ideological or religious motives, and toxicology tests are underway to determine potential substance use.
An investigation for charges including murder, attempted murder, and illegal transport of weapons has been launched, with police reviewing surveillance footage and interviewing witnesses.