Particle.news
Download on the App Store
6 ARTICLES
·
last mo.

Hamburg Court Sends Two Drivers to Prison Over Fatal Illegal Street Race

The verdict under Germany’s 2017 racing law comes with a one-week deadline for potential appeals.

Während der kleine Mahir (r.) schwer verletzt überlebte, starb sein Zwillingsbruder Mirza im Krankenhaus.
Image
Image
Das Landgericht Hamburg hat zwei Männer wegen eines Autorennens mit einem toten Kind zu Haftstrafen verurteilt. Sie sollen für sieben beziehungsweise siebeneinhalb Jahre ins Gefängnis, wie eine Gerichtssprecherin mitteilte.

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.