Overview

• A 23-year-old received seven and a 25-year-old seven-and-a-half years for participation in a prohibited street race that led to a child’s death and serious injuries.
• Both men were convicted under §315d StGB for a fatal illegal race, dangerous driving and negligent bodily harm rather than murder due to lack of intent to kill.
• Prosecutors had sought life sentences for joint murder, but the court ruled the defendants acted recklessly without a killing or injury intent.
• In-car camera recordings formed the core evidence, enabling a detailed reconstruction of the high-speed collision on Schiffbeker Weg in August 2024.
• The ruling is not yet final, as defense teams have seven days to file appeals against the judgment.