Esslingen Tragedy: Mother and Two Sons Killed by SUV on Sidewalk

A 54-year-old driver lost control of his vehicle, leading to a fatal accident that claimed the lives of a woman and her young children in Esslingen.

The accident occurred when the driver's Audi SUV veered off the road, striking a 39-year-old mother and her sons, aged three and six, who were walking on the sidewalk.
All three victims died at the scene due to severe injuries, while the driver and another involved motorist were hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries.
Authorities are investigating the incident as a case of suspected negligent homicide, with a blood sample taken from the driver to check for substances.
The exact cause of the accident remains unclear, and a court-ordered expert has been tasked to determine the sequence of events and contributing factors.
Local residents have expressed concerns about speeding in the area, which lacks traffic calming measures like zebra crossings and speed cameras.