Two people died and another was critically injured after a 50-year-old driver lost control of his car and plowed into pedestrians in the historic center of Brașov, according to reports from Digi24 and local outlet dottotv.ro. The fatal crash occurred around 9:00 p.m. on Tuesday along Mureșenilor Street, where police and medical sources are investigating whether the motorist suffered an epileptic seizure at the wheel.
Medical Episode Investigated as Cause of Brașov Center Crash
According to initial information provided by IPJ Brașov and cited by dottotv.ro, the 50-year-old driver was traveling from Lungă Street toward Mureșenilor Street. Near a roundabout, the Duster vehicle mounted the green space before continuing onto the right-hand sidewalk and striking three adult pedestrians.
Medical sources from the Brașov County Emergency Clinical Hospital, cited by Europa FM and dottotv.ro, indicated that the motorist may have experienced an epileptic attack and was reportedly aware of his condition. Police officers noted that a medical cause was taken into account from the earliest hours of the investigation. Authorities administered both alcohol and drug tests to the driver, and results returned negative, according to Digi24.
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Victims Identified in the Historic Center Tragedy
Emergency crews attempted resuscitation at the scene, but the injuries proved fatal for two of the victims, according to dottotv.ro. Authorities identified the deceased as a 34-year-old German citizen and a 26-year-old young man from Piatra Neamț.
The third pedestrian, a 31-year-old German citizen, sustained severe injuries. Medical teams intubated him at the scene before transporting him to the Intensive Care Unit, where doctors listed his condition as very grave, as reported by dottotv.ro. The driver was also transported to the Brașov County Emergency Clinical Hospital after being found unconscious, though he did not remain hospitalized.
Conflicting Witness Accounts and Ongoing Police Investigation
Investigators are evaluating multiple perspectives regarding how the driver lost control of the vehicle. Citing a witness account published by BizBrașov, dottotv.ro reported that a secondary vehicle may have struck the Duster from behind near the roundabout. The witness stated that the impact broke the driver’s seat, causing the car to advance toward Mureșenilor Street and mount the pedestrian walkway.
Law enforcement officials continue to analyze surveillance footage that captured the vehicle speeding onto the sidewalk. Traffic in the historic area remained blocked for several hours as forensic teams documented the scene and gathered physical evidence to clarify the sequence of events.
Frequently Asked Questions
What caused the accident in Brașov?
Police and medical sources are investigating whether the 50-year-old driver suffered an epileptic seizure at the wheel, which caused him to lose control and mount the sidewalk on Mureșenilor Street.
Were the victims local residents?
The victims were three adult men. Two died—a 34-year-old German citizen and a 26-year-old from Piatra Neamț—while a 31-year-old German citizen was critically injured.
Was the driver under the influence of substances?
No. Police tested the motorist for both alcohol and drugs, and the results were negative, according to Digi24.
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