Prosecutors Explain Delay in Questioning President Nataša Pirc Musar After Crash

A month after President Nataša Pirc Musar was involved in a traffic accident on July 31, footage of the incident has emerged, but the participants have reportedly still not been questioned.

The delay has raised questions about why the president, the two drivers and others involved have not yet provided statements. The questions were put to the unit responsible for investigating and prosecuting officials with special powers within Slovenia’s Specialised State Prosecutor’s Office.

Prosecutors said there is no specific rule determining from whom statements must be collected. In practice, investigators usually seek information from all participants, eyewitnesses and others who may have relevant knowledge. They added that it is not unusual for statements to be collected after the incident rather than immediately.

The timing can depend on several factors. People at the scene may have been injured and required medical treatment, while investigators may first need to obtain other evidence. Police workload in other cases can also affect the process. The prosecutor’s office said the case involving the president is being handled in the same way as other similar cases and is expected to conclude by the end of September.