Trial for Fatal Crash in Mannheim Begins Late October - Trial Set for Mannheim Crowd-Ramming Incident That Killed Two
A trial date has been set for the Mannheim crowd-ramming incident that occurred on Rosenmontag, resulting in two fatalities and 14 injuries. The suspect, a 40-year-old man from Ludwigshafen, will face charges of murder and attempted murder.
On October 31, the Mannheim Regional Court will begin the trial against the suspect, who has been in custody since the incident. The trial is scheduled to last for 13 days.
The incident saw the suspect driving his car into a pedestrian zone at high speed, targeting people, and accelerating to at least 80 km/h. An 83-year-old woman and a 54-year-old man lost their lives, while five others sustained severe injuries.
Investigations revealed that the suspect had suffered from schizophrenia for many years. Before fleeing the scene, he allegedly fired a blank from a starter pistol to scare a taxi driver. The public prosecutor's office found no evidence of a political motive.
The trial will commence on October 31, with the suspect facing charges of murder and attempted murder. The incident has left two families mourning and several others recovering from severe injuries. The court will aim to deliver justice for the victims and their families.
