Tragedy in Remscheid: 19-year-old dies after the driver's flight!

Tragedy in Remscheid: 19-year-old dies after the driver's flight!

On May 1, 2025, a tragic accident occurred in Remscheid-Lennep, in which two young women were hit by a car. The investigation is in full swing, while the Wuppertal public prosecutor's office, a 24-year-old man from Remscheid, is accused of murder and attempted murder. According to radiorsg.de , the driver threatens a lifelong detention penalty.

The two women, a 19-year-old Hanna and a 17-year-old, were recorded by the vehicle on Thursday near a local festival on Karlstrasse. While the 19-year-old died of her serious injuries, the 17-year-old continues to float in mortal danger and has to undergo medical treatment. Both women were immediately taken to hospitals. The alleged driver had lost control of his 600-hp Mercedes AMG and was apparently alcoholic, which the police suspected.

custody and investigation

After the accident, the 24-year-old was temporarily arrested and has been in custody since then. A judge has already issued an arrest warrant against him due to the severity of the allegations. According to n-tv.de it is also checked what role the driver played at the cause of the accident. In Germany, strict laws against drunkenness at the wheel apply, which can result in drastic punishments when the statutory limit is exceeded.

The exact cause of the accident is currently still unknown. However, it is known that alcohol at the wheel is a common cause of serious traffic accidents in Germany. Alcohol influences reaction, vision and coordination considerably, which results in many accidents. The risk of accidents increases significantly from 0.3 per thousand, while at 1.0 per thousand the risk of an accident is up to seven times higher than with sober drivers.

legal consequences

The legal consequences for the driver could be considerable, especially since he is faced with the accusation of attempted murder. According to Blitzeranwalt.com , drunkenness at the wheel is strictly punished in Germany. The punishments vary depending on the alcohol value and can range from fines to license withdrawal to imprisonment. With a blood alcohol concentration of 1.1 per thousand, the driver's license withdrawal threatens for at least six months and a fine or imprisonment for up to one year.

In view of these serious allegations and the serious injuries to the two women, it remains to be seen how the case will continue to be negotiated and which penalties are ultimately imposed on the driver.