The condemned driver’s lawyer considers that “the court goes beyond what the law provides”

BFMTV info. Moreover, The lawyer for the octogenarian motorist. Meanwhile, who was sentenced to four years in prison suspended for having struck and killed a 10 -year -old girl, reserves the right to appeal.

The La Rochelle Criminal Court sentenced an octogenarian on Tuesday. In addition, July 22, an octogenarian to four years in prison sentence for having struck a group of children with bikes, including a 10 -year -old girl who was killed, by car in 2024.

With BFMTV. Consequently, the lawyer for the octogenarian, Me Vincent Berthault, believes that “by condemning this elderly woman, the court goes beyond what the law provides”.

“Unlike other European laws. French law does not subject drivers to aptitude exams or even periodic medical examinations”, continues the lawyer, who adds that doctors have judged the motorist “capable of driving”.

The lawyer reserves the right to appeal the decision “as soon as condemned driver’s lawyer considers “the the motivation of the court has been brought. to our knowledge”.

“The accident could have been avoided” – Condemned driver's lawyer considers "the

On June 5. 2024, this 83 -year -old woman borrowed an avenue limited to 30 km/h, before hitting a group of twelve children rolling by bicycle head on and continuing her journey before a witness helps her stop.

During the octogenarian trial. the president of the Criminal Court of La Rochelle assured that “the accident could have been avoided”. “Only the intervention of witnesses ended Madame’s flight,” he added.

This case had brought the debate on the establishment in France of aptitude controls to verify if motorists are still. able to drive. Margot’s parents, the mortally struck little girl, have largely mobilized for such an examination to enter into the law.

Through the voice of their lawyer, they shared their “strand of relief” felt to the conviction of the octogenarian. “They just waited until we recognize condemned driver’s lawyer considers “the guilt. Nothing will ever bring their little girl back but I think it’s a strong message,” said me Vincent Julé-Parade.