Driver to Face Trial in Vilnius Fatal Accident Case Involving Student

The investigation into a fatal accident that occurred on Žirmūnų Street in Vilnius has concluded, with a criminal case being sent to the Vilnius City District Court. A man born in 1975 will face trial for the incident, which resulted in the death of a young student.

According to the pre-trial investigation data, on July 3 of the previous year, the accused was driving a vehicle and failed to exercise due caution. Traveling at a speed of approximately 60.2 km/h, he swerved towards the right edge of the roadway and drove onto the sidewalk. There, he struck two pedestrians.

The accident tragically claimed the life of a girl born in 2005. Another pedestrian of the same age sustained injuries, described as minor health impairments. The prosecution stated that the evidence gathered during the investigation provides grounds to believe that the driver's actions and his violations of traffic regulations were the direct cause of the accident.

Expert examinations were conducted, and specialist conclusions were obtained, along with other data relevant to the case. After evaluating all the pre-trial investigation findings, the prosecutor compiled a bill of indictment and transferred the criminal case for examination by the Vilnius City District Court.