Public Prosecution detains three suspects in "Hadayek al-Ahram tea vendor" accident

Egyptian authorities have ordered the pretrial detention of three suspects following a collision that killed a tea vendor in the Hadayek al-Ahram area.

The Public Prosecution received a report of the incident, which tragically claimed the life of one woman and injured another who were working at a tea cart. Investigators immediately launched an inquiry, visiting the scene for forensic examination, reviewing surveillance camera footage, and collecting statements from the injured victim and five eyewitnesses.

Witnesses identified one suspect as the driver at the time of the accident, a fact later admitted during interrogation. Further investigation revealed that the first suspect's father had allowed him to use the vehicle despite knowing he lacked a valid driver's license, contributing to the accident.

The suspects face charges including causing death, injuring another victim, property destruction, and driving without a license. The first suspect and his father are also charged with permitting unlicensed driving, with the father facing an additional child endangerment charge. The investigation is ongoing.