Regional Court Lüneburg - Start of trial for wheel loader accident in Toppenstedt in January
The trial for the fatal wheel loader accident in Toppenstedt will begin in January at Lüneburg District Court. The 44-year-old defendant will have to answer to the juvenile chamber from January 22 (9.30 a.m.), the court announced on Thursday. The public prosecutor's office accuses the man of two counts of involuntary manslaughter and eleven counts of involuntary bodily harm.
The accident had occurred on June 24 in Toppenstedt, south of Hamburg, during a father-child camp. The driver had driven several people around in a transport box on the front fork of his wheel loader. The lattice box came loose on a dirt track. The occupants fell from a height of three meters. A 39-year-old man and a five-year-old died in the accident. Eleven children were injured, according to the district court.
The public prosecutor's office brought charges in November. According to the prosecutors at the time, the steel mesh box used was neither approved nor suitable for transporting people. In addition, the accused is said to have failed to secure the box properly. In the course of the investigation, an expert opinion also revealed that a technical defect could not be the cause of the accident. The presumption of innocence applies until a final conviction is handed down.
The accident had caused great consternation in the region. A few days later, around 600 people gathered for the memorial service in neighboring Salzhausen. Among them were many helpers who had been on duty on the day of the accident.
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- Despite the pending legal processes, the public prosecutor's office in Hamburg encouraged parents to continue participating in leisure activities with their children, ensuring safety measures are in place to prevent such accidents.
- The trial for the wheel loader accident in Toppenstedt, Germany, will inevitably lead to a significant impact on the lives of individuals in Lower Saxony, impacting not only the defendant but also the victims' families and the community.
- The public prosecutor's office in Lüneburg has a crucial role during the trial, presenting evidence to argue the defendant's guilt in the involuntary manslaughter and bodily injury charges.
- This tragic accident in Toppenstedt, just south of Hamburg, became a pressing concern for emergency services in Lower Saxony, who coordinated their efforts to provide immediate aid and support to the victims.
- As the district court starts the process in January, interest in the trial is expected to extend beyond the local community, prompting attention from various German regional courts and news outlets.
- After the tragic accident, several safety guidelines were introduced in leisure activities, emphasizing the importance of proper equipment, secure transportation, and appropriate safety measures in Germany.
Source: www.stern.de
