Driver Sentenced to Seven Years for Death of Chef's Son in Paris Collision
Franky Deplechin was convicted of involuntary manslaughter after driving drunk and killing Antoine Alléno, reigniting calls for a 'road homicide' law in France.
- Franky Deplechin, 27, was sentenced to seven years in prison for the death of Antoine Alléno, who died in May 2022 after being struck by a stolen car driven at high speeds in Paris.
- The court found Deplechin guilty of involuntary manslaughter with multiple aggravating circumstances, including driving under the influence of alcohol and without a license.
- The fatal incident occurred when Deplechin, driving a stolen Audi RS6 at 120 km/h in a 30 km/h zone, crashed into Alléno's scooter, killing him and injuring his passenger.
- Two co-defendants accused of participating in the car theft were acquitted due to insufficient evidence, while Deplechin's driving license was revoked with a five-year ban on reapplication.
- The case has renewed efforts led by Alléno's father, chef Yannick Alléno, to create a legal framework for 'road homicide,' a proposed law that remains under debate in France.
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