Sint-Niklaas (Brussels Morning Newspaper): A Romanian truck driver, after a fatal accident that killed a Polish man, received a six-month suspended sentence and a €4,000 fine. The incident left the victim’s family grieving.
An accident occurred when a Romanian truck driver, who had been with a Belgian transport company for over ten years, didn’t notice a traffic jam ahead. He tried to brake but crashed into a van in front of him at 66 kilometers per hour. The impact was devastating, crushing the van between two trucks, and the driver, a Polish man, lost his life. His wife and two children are struggling with this sudden loss.
What sentences were imposed on the Romanian truck driver after the fatal crash?
During the court hearings in Sint-Niklaas, the Romanian truck driver appeared very shaken and filled with regret. He described the crash with great sorrow, saying the memory of that day would stay with him forever. He even wished he could have taken the victim’s place. Since the accident, he has been unable to return to driving and has left his job as a truck driver. He now works in the company’s warehouse.
The court gave the Romanian driver a six-month suspended prison sentence, a fine of 4,000 euros, and a one-year driving ban, with half starting right away. It has been said that this case reminds that even a short moment of inattention while driving can lead to big problems.
