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Incident at Ku'damm: Investigating Potentially Negligent Homicide

A fatal car accident involving two casualties near Berlin's Ku'damm has prompted the public prosecutor's office to launch an investigation into negligent homicide. The spokesperson for the office revealed that they are also examining a possible illegal car race as a contributing factor....

The wreckage of a car after an accident on Tauentzienstraße.
The wreckage of a car after an accident on Tauentzienstraße.

On Friday morning, officials reported that a 27-year-old man, identified as the driver, passed away at the hospital due to his injuries. This follows an incident that took place on Wednesday when a car with a Ukrainian license plate hit a concrete barrier in the middle of the street and caught fire. As a result, an 18-year-old inmate died on the scene. Two other people, aged 20 and 25, were rushed to the hospital with serious injuries. Authorities confirmed the young man's identity and the events surrounding the accident. The investigation remains ongoing.

Source: "Bild" Newspaper, Prosecutor's Office

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  1. The public prosecutor's office in Berlin is closely monitoring the investigation into the car accident on Tauentzienstrasse, involving a vehicle with a Ukrainian license plate.
  2. The woman working at the newsstand on Ku'damm, who witnessed the accident, provided crucial evidence to the police, aiding the investigation into the incident.
  3. The Bild newspaper reported extensively on the accident, highlighting the role of traffic in Berlin and its contribution to accidents like this one.
  4. Justice officials are seeking to hold the driver responsible for the accident, as the death of an 18-year-old inmate and the injuries of two others have raised concerns about potential negligent homicide.
  5. The case is particularly sensitive for Germany, as it involves a foreign national and underlines the need for stricter traffic laws and regulations.
  6. The driver, now under police scrutiny, is a resident of Berlin, and his car was found with several mechanical issues, leading the public prosecutor's office to consider whether these problems contributed to the accident.

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