Deadly Street Racing Cases in Germany: Velbert Sentencing Concludes, Hamburg Trial Begins

A Velbert driver received probation for a fatal crash, while two Hamburg drivers face murder charges as their trial opens.

The Velbert case concluded with a 23-year-old driver receiving a one year and ten months probation sentence for causing the death of his passenger during a 2024 illegal street race.
The Velbert driver admitted to being under the influence of alcohol and drugs and expressed deep remorse during the trial.
The Hamburg trial, which began on March 27, 2025, involves two drivers facing charges including murder and dangerous driving after a 2024 illegal street race killed a two-year-old child.
The Hamburg drivers are accused of racing at speeds up to 178 km/h in a 50 km/h zone, leading to a collision that severely injured the child’s twin and mother.
The Hamburg trial is expected to last 24 days, with the defendants remaining silent so far, as the court examines the severe consequences of illegal street racing.