Overview

• A Mercedes G63 SUV drove into pedestrians at Stuttgart's Olgaeck tram stop on May 2, killing a 46-year-old woman and injuring eight others, including children.
• The driver, a 42-year-old self-made millionaire, was released from custody and is not in pre-trial detention, though investigations into negligent homicide and bodily harm continue.
• Authorities have ruled out any indication of intentional harm, treating the incident as a tragic traffic accident.
• Police have launched an online portal for witnesses to upload photos and videos to aid in the investigation of the crash.
• The incident has reignited discussions about urban road safety and the impact of large SUVs in city environments.