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Eight-Year Sentence Sought for Driver in Fatal Alléno Crash

Franky Deplechin faces charges for the death of Antoine Alléno, highlighting calls for a new 'road homicide' law.

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Yannick Alléno, père d’Antoine Alléno, en 2014.
Le chef français Yannick Alleno, son ex-femme Isabelle Mescam-Alleno et leur fils Thomas au tribunal pour l'ouverture du procès du chauffard soupçonné d'avoir tué leur fils et frère Antoine en mai 2022.

Overview

  • Franky Deplechin, accused of killing Antoine Alléno while driving drunk and without a license, faces up to eight years in prison.
  • The incident occurred on May 8, 2022, when Deplechin crashed a stolen Audi RS6 into Alléno's scooter, killing him and injuring his passenger.
  • Deplechin claims memory loss due to alcohol consumption, but the court remains skeptical of his selective amnesia.
  • Yannick Alléno, the victim's father, campaigns for a specific 'road homicide' law to address reckless driving under the influence.
  • The trial also involves Deplechin's relatives, charged with involvement in the theft of the vehicle used in the crash.