Driver in Fatal Pforzheim Street Race Receives Suspended Sentence

A 21-year-old was sentenced to a two-year suspended juvenile sentence for reckless driving that caused the death of a 42-year-old father during an illegal race.

• The fatal accident occurred in January during an illegal street race in Pforzheim, where the defendant's high-speed driving led to a collision killing a 42-year-old man.
• The court sentenced the 21-year-old to a two-year suspended juvenile sentence, citing his lack of a prior record and a favorable social prognosis as mitigating factors.
• The judge highlighted the defendant's gross negligence, noting he accelerated even as his car began to lose control on a wet roadway during rush hour.
• Prosecutors had sought a two-year prison term, emphasizing the severity of the defendant's actions, while the defense argued for leniency due to his youth and remorse.
• The case underscores a broader issue of illegal auto racing in the region, with authorities reporting nearly 400 incidents in 2024, including another recent fatal race in Ludwigsburg.

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