Overview

• The incident began with a dispute between two young men over an alleged attempted phone theft, which escalated into a fatal altercation involving their fathers.
• On April 3, the 56-year-old victim was struck and fatally injured by the vehicle of the 43-year-old suspect, who reportedly announced his intent to retrieve a firearm prior to the incident.
• The victim attempted to block the suspect's vehicle from leaving the scene before being struck; he later died at Alès Hospital from his injuries.
• The suspect, known to law enforcement for prior issues, has been arrested and is under investigation for murder to determine whether the act was intentional.
• Authorities have secured Alès Hospital to prevent potential reprisals, as both families involved are reportedly known to law enforcement.