Convention on negligent killing: tragic car accident with a fatal outcome in Trier

Convention on negligent killing: tragic car accident with a fatal outcome in Trier

process for negligent killing ends with fine

In the case of the tragic car accident, in which a one -year child died, the person who caused the accident was convicted of negligent killing. The judge at the Trier district court imposed a fine of 120 daily rates of 60 euros each.

An avoidable accident with serious consequences

The accident occurred on Autobahn 1 at Mehring in the Trier-Saarburg district. The 28-year-old defendant had opened with her van to a vehicle driving in front of her, which had to brake due to traffic situations. The child, who was in a child seat in the back seat, was so badly injured on the head that it later died in the hospital.

The tragedy in the courtroom

The accused admitted that it could have prevented the accident if it had driven slower due to poor visibility, caused by fog and deep sun. With tears in her eyes, she emphasized how sorry she was and that she would like to undo the moment.

empathy for everyone involved

Both the parents of the late child and the accused themselves are in psychological treatment. The district judge expressed her sympathy and emphasized that the loss could not be rejected by any punishment. The participants are given help and support to deal with the tragic consequences of the accident.

The process ended with the judge's judgment, which the public prosecutor had requested. The defendant is now confronted with the fine that she has to pay for her negligent actions. Despite the court ruling, the memory of the tragic event will accompany those involved for a lifetime.

- Nag