55-Year-Old Businessman Charged Over Fatal Crash Involving Drunk Driving

A fatal traffic collision near Loppi resulted in the death of a 51-year-old woman after she was hospitalized for severe injuries and succumbed five days later. Authorities have arrested a 55-year-old entrepreneur, alleging he was behind the wheel of a company-owned van that veered off the road. He now faces charges of aggravated manslaughter, serious traffic safety violation, drunk driving, and operating an unroadworthy vehicle.

Witnesses reported the van traveling at roughly 100 km/h despite a posted limit of 50 km/h, and tests suggest his blood alcohol content was under 1.2‰. The suspect has repeatedly been convicted of DUI offenses, though he claims he did not drive the van on the day of the crash. The case will be heard in court on Tuesday, with ongoing coverage of the trial.