Speeder in court: double murder after fatal accident in Duisburg!

Speeder in court: double murder after fatal accident in Duisburg!

A shocking process began in Duisburg on October 7, 2025, which worries regional politicians and residents alike. A 33-year-old is standing before the Duisburg regional court for the murder of two people who lost their lives on the A59 in April 2025. tagesschau.de reports that the indictment goes back to the tragic events on the night of Good Friday, when the defendant was driving a sports car at extremely high speeds.

The two victims of the fatal accident, a 43-year-old driver of a small car and his 80-year-old mother, came from Saxony and were on their way to visit family. The impact was so severe that the victims' car was completely destroyed after the collision. They had no chance of survival while the suspected speeder was trapped in the vehicle with serious injuries. t-online.de clarifies that the defendant was driving at over 200 km/h at the time of the accident, although the speed on this section of the route is limited to a maximum of 100 km/h.

Legal consequences and criminal records

The public prosecutor's office has called for a harsh sentence and assesses the defendant's behavior as insidious with base motives. If you take a look at the 33-year-old's criminal history, it becomes clear that he already has an extensive criminal record, which also includes drug and traffic offenses. When the crime was carried out, he was under the influence of drugs, specifically cocaine, and also had 1.1 per mille of alcohol in his blood. When asked why he was behind the wheel in the first place, all that remains to be said is that he did not have a valid driver's license at the time of the accident because it had previously been revoked for drunk driving.

The seriousness of the crime, which led to the charge of double murder, could earn the defendant a life sentence if found guilty. The passenger who was in the car at the time of the accident fled after the crash and refused to make any statements. How the defendant got hold of the sports car also remains unclear.

Dangers of drugs on the road

It is becoming increasingly clear that drug driving not only carries severe penalties, but also dangerous consequences for many people. The ADAC points out that even the smallest amounts of drugs in the blood can lead to legal disadvantages. The threat to road safety must be taken seriously by all road users.

The trial will continue on Friday, and many people in this country are looking forward to further developments. Society expects such tragic incidents to be discussed not only legally but also publicly. Every collision on the road could be the last for someone - an urgent appeal for more mindfulness in traffic.