The trigger of fatal chase receives damages

On April 14, 2018, two police vehicles will collide on April 14, 2018 in the pursuit of an alcohol control. A police bus had captured a patrol car with full force when the car carried out a turning maneuver. A 39-year-old officer died. His colleague survived with the most serious injuries, from which she never completely recovered. She died six years after the accident last April.

As RTL reported on Fridaythe driver, who wanted to avoid a police check in Wemperhardt and thus triggered the chase, was now granted a payment payment of around 6,800 euros by the Luxembourg district court. He had been in custody for eight days – wrongly, as the court stated.

Acquittal and fine

In October 2022, the driver was sentenced by the Diekirch district court under the influence of alcohol, excessive speed and disregard for a police request for a total of 1,000 euros and an 18-month driving ban, which was completely suspended.

In a first phase, the escape driver was also accused of negligent killing. However, this allegation was rejected by a judicial council chamber.

The policeman, who was sitting at the time of the accident at the wheel of the accident, was acquitted, meanwhile in October 2022, was acquitted of the accusation of negligent killing. During the negotiation, an expert emphasized that the accident was not avoidable under the circumstances and given the speed of the policebus.