Legal court - Deadly auto collision trial: 26-year-old individual faces charges
Close to a year has elapsed since the disastrous event that unfolded in Mitterfels, Bavaria, where two teenagers lost their lives. The aftermath of June 3, 2023 has left indelible marks on the lives of the survivors, their families, and the alleged perpetrator. A 26-year-old has been facing trial at Straubing Local Court from the past few days, accused of involuntary manslaughter. "I am sincerely sorry", he avowed.
According to the indictment, the accused man steered his vehicle into the other lane while intoxicated, resulting in a head-on collision with a car occupied by four teenagers. The unfortunate incident left two individuals with grave injuries. The driver bore minor injuries himself.
The public prosecutor's office also filed charges against this individual, branding him with charges of negligent bodily harm and being reckless with road safety. The prosecution maintained their belief that he should have been aware of the potential consequences his actions could have led to because of his intoxicated state, and the collision could've been prevented. There's also the question of whether he might have dozed off while driving.
The co-plaintiffs in the case include the two survivors and the relatives of the deceased. The legal representation for these individuals challenged the defendant's action of only reaching out to the victims' families much later through letters. They doubted the authenticity of the letters, as well. The bereaved family members witnessed the trial's commencement, with some struggling to contain their emotions, shedding tears.
The two survivors who lived through the horrifying crash took the stand to give testimony. The 17-year-old girl, who had survived with multiple fractures, spoke to attendees about her existence post-incident. Previously a trainee childcare worker, the young girl now lamented her solitude in life. She had shared every aspect of her life with her twin sister, who perished in the accident. The girl's raw voice broke as she shared how the alleged perpetrator's delayed acknowledgment of the accident affected her - it appeared to her as if he had no concern for their suffering.
The other survivor, an 18-year-old boy who was in the driver's seat, testified about the physical and mental toll of the harrowing experience. His "best friend", one of the passengers who didn't make it, was sitting next to him. They had been a tight-knit quartet.
The man accused had earlier - with palpable anxiety - recounted the events of the fateful night from his perspective. He had consumed four beers before leaving his friend's place. However, he insisted he didn't feel unfit to drive. He claimed to have no recollection of the event. After the incident, he had sought therapy at a psychiatric clinic. Each day, he pondered over the accident and the victims, he testified. Sober, he reiterated his desire to erase everything that transpired that night. "I didn't just destroy my own life, but many others as well."
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Source: www.stern.de
