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Horrible speeding: Public prosecutor investigates accident death!
After a fatal accident in Schwerin-Lankow in February 2024, the public prosecutor's office is now bringing charges of negligent homicide.
Horrible speeding: Public prosecutor investigates accident death!
A tragic incident shakes the city of Schwerin: More than a year after a fatal traffic accident in Lankow, charges have been brought against the suspected driver. According to [NDR](https://www.ndr.de/nachrichten/mecklenburg-vorpommern/nach-toedlichem-unfall-in-Schwerin-anklage-soll-ueberprueft- Werden,lankowprocess100.html), the accident happened in February 2024 when the 69-year-old man was driving his 400-horsepower Mercedes at 140 km/h in a 30 km/h zone raced into a small car. As a result of this devastating impact, a 65-year-old woman died immediately at the scene. The Schwerin public prosecutor's office has now brought charges against the driver for negligent homicide and endangering road traffic.
The circumstances of the accident are anything but simple. A report confirms that the driver had health problems and stated that he had had a medical attack. Nevertheless, there are concerns about the indictment: the district court has returned it and ordered further investigations, as there could possibly be more serious allegations that would make a regional court responsible. Clarifying these questions requires the hearing of additional witnesses.
Investigations and public discussion
The investigation lasted more than a year and was delayed by complex reports and witness interviews. This was also a point of debate as the deceased woman's relatives, including her daughter, doubted the quality of the reports and called for murder charges. The co-plaintiff's lawyer argues that the driver acted recklessly and that the person killed was innocent.
The public prosecutor's office has so far seen no negligence and has not been able to prove intentional killing. Another report mentions “acute illness” as a possible cause of the accident, which further fuels the debate about legal responsibility.
Speed limits and road safety
A look at the traffic regulations makes it clear that the choice of the 30 km/h limit in residential areas is hardly random. This regulation is crucial for the safety of all road users. RechtAktuell shows that speed limits not only reduce the risk of accidents, but also protect pedestrians and cyclists. Compliance with these regulations helps to avoid tragic accidents and safeguards the lives of road users.
If you consider that the driver also has to expect legal consequences for his actions and a possible risk to his driving license, it becomes clear how important it is to follow the applicable guidelines. The concerns of relatives and the legal challenges surrounding this tragic case show that the issue of road safety is still very important.
It remains to be seen how the case will develop and whether there will be a main hearing. The decision now lies with the Schwerin District Court.