Process for a fatal accident with a jogger in Cologne-Riehl – Rhineland – news
Flowers, candles and small posters are hung at the scene of the accident. They are reminiscent of the woman who stared here on the afternoon of May 8, 2021. A jogging shoe is also hanging on a pole. The 28-year-old came from her running route on the Rhine that day and wanted to cross Boltensternstrasse. But an obviously distracted driver overlooked her.
“Rid Over Red”
A 62-year-old man is accused of giving the judge a restaurateur as his profession. The accused will not say much more on the first day of the hearing. Nothing about the allegations made by the public prosecutor. That afternoon, at around 2:15 p.m., he was heading out of town on Boltensternstrasse in Riehl. According to the prosecution, the man was suddenly distracted at the intersection because one of his dogs suddenly jumped into the passenger seat. Therefore, the allegations continue, the driver overlooked the red light, drove on and then caught the jogger who crossed the light when it was “green”.
Serious head injuries
The woman hit her head on the windshield, causing the fatal assault, prosecutors said. A witness confirmed in court that the accident car to his left suddenly ran red. Another day of negotiations is scheduled for October 6th.
The defendant has a history of trouble with the law. It is still unclear to what extent this aspect could be important for the further course of the process.
We will report on this topic on Wednesday, September 14th, 2022, in the WDR local time on radio.