Borgloon driver crashes at Borgloon checkpoint, gets ankle monitor

Simona Mazzeo

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Tongeren-Borgloon (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – A 41-year-old Tongeren-Borgloon driver crashed into parked cars at a Borgloon breathalyser checkpoint last week, injuring 6 officers; he faces multiple charges and will be placed under electronic monitoring.

As VRT News reported, the 41-year-old driver involved in the weekend crash at a breathalyser checkpoint in Tongeren-Borgloon appeared before the investigating judge in Tongeren, in the province of Limburg, Belgium, today, Oct 27, 2025. The Limburg Public Prosecutor’s Office said he will be placed under electronic monitoring while the legal process continues. 

What happened when the Tongeren-Borgloon driver crashed at the Borgloon checkpoint?

Authorities said the man faces multiple charges. In addition to violations of the highway code, he is being prosecuted for involuntary assault and battery and driving under the influence. Investigators are looking into the full circumstances of the crash, including the driver’s level of intoxication. 

Over the weekend of October 19-20, 2025, a routine breathalyser checkpoint was disrupted after a 41-year-old driver from Tongeren-Borgloon collided with a number of parked cars. One officer was seriously injured and 5 more were reported to have minor wounds. 

Emergency services arrived just a short while after the collision and escorted the officers to the nearest hospital. The driver was charged at the scene of the accident and had their license removed. 

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Simona Mazzeo is a journalist and legal professional with a strong focus on European affairs, justice, and social advocacy. A law graduate and practicing lawyer based in Agropoli, she has built a versatile career that bridges journalism, law, and community service.Simona serves as a delegated councilor for the Equal Opportunities Committee of the Bar Association of Vallo della Lucania, where she promotes fairness and equal representation within the legal system. She is also qualified for registration in the list of Special Curators of minors in civil and criminal matters at the Court of Vallo della Lucania, ensuring that the rights of vulnerable children are safeguarded throughout legal proceedings.In addition to her legal practice, Simona is a founding member of the Free Lawyer Movement, a non-profit organization providing legal aid to those unable to afford representation. As a journalist, she contributes insightful analyses and reports on European institutions, Italian affairs, and pressing social issues, combining her legal expertise with a passion for truth and justice.Through her work in both law and media, Simona Mazzeo continues to advocate for equality, transparency, and access to justice for all.
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