Process After Fatal Accident on the Southern Motorway on July 9

The 52-year-old minibus driver is accused of negligent homicide, negligent bodily harm, and negligent endangerment of the public, confirmed the spokesman for the Wiener Neustadt public prosecutor's office. Investigations against the 43-year-old Peruvian truck driver were also conducted on suspicion of negligent homicide. Due to a lack of "demonstrable misconduct," the case was dismissed, said Habitzl.

Fatal Accident on the Southern Motorway: Collision Between Truck and Minibus

The collision occurred on April 1 in the early morning hours. The truck is believed to have left a parking area and moved from the acceleration lane to the first lane. The minibus subsequently crashed into the heavy vehicle. At the scene of the accident, four female passengers of the transporter, aged 53, 54, 61, and 64, all from Ukraine, died. A 58-year-old compatriot succumbed to her injuries days later. Two other women, as well as the truck driver, sustained serious injuries. After the accident on April 1, the man was taken into custody, but he was released in mid-April. The driver had to pay a bail of 3,000 euros and surrender his passport.

(APA/Red)

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