Overview

• On June 7, a 48-year-old man drove his vehicle into a group of pedestrians in Passau, a Bavarian city near the Austrian border, injuring an unspecified number of bystanders.
• The driver’s wife and daughter were among those injured in the crash.
• Authorities arrested the driver at the scene and have detained him as part of their ongoing inquiry.
• Investigators are reviewing witness accounts and forensic evidence to assess whether the incident was a deliberate act.
• Police have indicated there may be a link to a dispute over child custody but have not confirmed a definitive motive.