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Elderly Driver’s Wrong-Way Maneuver Kills Motorcyclist in Seine-et-Marne

A 77-year-old motorist made a U-turn on the RN 3, causing a fatal collision; a judicial investigation is underway to determine legal accountability.

«Pour des raisons encore inconnues, l’automobiliste aurait repris la RN3 à contresens», a indiqué ce lundi le parquet de Meaux.

Overview

  • The crash occurred on Sunday, May 11, 2025, around 5:45 PM on the RN 3 near Fresnes-sur-Marne in Seine-et-Marne.
  • A 77-year-old driver made a U-turn and drove against traffic, colliding head-on with a motorcycle and killing the 63-year-old rider on impact.
  • The driver, who sustained minor injuries, was hospitalized and underwent alcohol and drug testing alongside the deceased motorcyclist; results are pending.
  • The RN 3 was closed for 5 kilometers to facilitate emergency response and investigation by the brigade d’Esbly under the Parquet de Meaux.
  • The driver could face involuntary manslaughter charges as part of the ongoing judicial inquiry into the incident.