Keystone-SDA
On July 15, 2021, a biker lost his life near the Iles Sports Center in Sion. Automobile driver who overthrew him, a Valaisan had to answer for negligence, this Tuesday before the district court of Sion. She risks suspended senior days.
(Keystone-ATS) The facts occurred around 7:30 p.m. That day, the visibility was good and the road wet. When they are branched out, the driver turned without noticing the arrival, in the opposite direction, of a biker.
Despite an emergency braking attempt to avoid the shock, the two-wheeler’s driver lost the grip of his vehicle, was ejected and hit the right back of the automobile. The 30 -year -old lost his life on the spot. According to experts, the impact took place between 62 and 73 km/h.
The young woman who was 21 years old at the time of the events, had to answer for negligence, this Tuesday morning before the court of Sion. During his hearing, the accused “did not dispute the facts.” “That day (Editor’s note: that of the accident), part of me is also dead,” she said.
“A too long procedure”
“The biker was visible from the driver, moreover on this straight road. She had to see him, she did not see it, certainly for lack of attention, ”summed up, during her pleading, the first prosecutor Olivier Elsig. According to the accusation act, the accused violated the rules of prudence which were essential, in terms of road traffic. Olivier Elsig proposed a 90-day sentence to 30-francs for 2 years for 2 years and a fine of 500 francs.
Lawyer of the civil party, Me Ludivine Detienne only spoke for a few minutes. “I have nothing to add to the indictment of the first prosecutor,” she summed up. The lawyer still said “regret that it took 4 years for this procedure to come to an end. It’s too long for a bereaved family. “
“Published enough”
Me Guillaume Salman pleaded, acquittal for his client. “The speed of the motorcyclist (Editor’s note: between 79 and 99 km/h before the fall according to the experts) is the cause of the offense. This concomitant fault relegates to the background the fault of my client. ”
Me Salman said that her constituent had not committed any violation of caution, she who had previously indicated by her flashingler, her desire to turn left, in the direction of parking L, before performing said maneuver. The lawyer also argued for an exemption from sentence: “My client was sufficiently punished.”
Called to speak last, the accused reiterated her “sincere condolences to the family. I hope that we will all have a little peace in our hearts one day. ”
The verdict will be communicated in writing to the parties.
