According to the IPJ Brașov, a 50-year-old driver was detained for 24 hours after his car mounted a roundabout and struck three pedestrians on a pavement in central Brașov, killing two people and injuring a third. Investigators determined the motorist suffered a medical emergency at the wheel caused by an underlying chronic condition, specifically a discontinuation of his prescribed epilepsy medication, as reported by Digi24.ro.
Driver Arrested Following Fatal Brașov Crash
Police reports and statements gathered by Digi24.ro confirm that the driver knew about his chronic medical condition, which creates seizures and can cause temporary loss of consciousness. According to IPJ Brașov inspector Daniel Zontea, the motorist knowingly stopped taking his treatment despite understanding the risks to his driving. The crash claimed the lives of two tourists—including a 26-year-old man from Piatra Neamț sent to Brașov to install surveillance cameras—and left a 31-year-old German tourist injured, who has since awakened from a coma, as reported by local sources.
Medical History and Suspect Account
During hearings and interviews with victims’ relatives, the driver maintained that he blacked out before reaching the roundabout and only regained consciousness at the hospital with police present. According to Jurnalul.ro, the motorist claimed he had no prior memory of crossing the traffic island or striking the pedestrians. Investigators subjected the driver to medical investigations, including an electroencephalogram and a psychiatric evaluation, to verify his claims of a sudden loss of awareness.
Did you know?
According to Jurnalul.ro, the 50-year-old driver had previously been publicly recognized 11 years earlier for saving a tourist from drowning in Neptun.
Traffic Redesign Proposals in Central Brașov
The fatal incident prompted immediate safety debates regarding urban traffic organization in high-traffic tourist zones. The Pro Infrastructura Association proposed redesigning the street layout by reducing the number of traffic lanes near the intersection and widening pavements with protective concrete bollards and trees, according to association representative Ionuț Ciurea. Meanwhile, Sorin Toarcea, a spokesperson for the Brașov City Hall, stated that municipal authorities are considering replacing asphalt surfaces with cube stone to naturally compel drivers and motorcyclists to reduce speeds.
Frequently Asked Questions
What caused the fatal accident in Brașov?
According to IPJ Brașov, the crash occurred after the driver experienced a medical emergency—specifically an epileptic seizure linked to discontinued medication—causing him to lose consciousness and drive onto the pavement, as reported by Digi24.ro.
Who were the victims of the collision?
The Parchetul de pe lângă Judecătoria Brașov confirmed that the victims include two people who died—a 26-year-old Romanian man from Piatra Neamț and another tourist—alongside a 31-year-old German tourist who sustained injuries and recovered from a coma.
What legal status does the driver currently hold?
The IPJ Brașov announced that the 50-year-old driver was detained for 24 hours and faces criminal charges for manslaughter and bodily harm by negligence.
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