Fatal Collision on Luxembourg Motorway: Ghost Driver Investigated for Manslaughter
A tragic traffic accident occurred on the A7 motorway between the Mersch and Gousselerbierg tunnels in Luxembourg, resulting in the death of a 42-year-old man and serious injuries to a 25-year-old "ghost driver" who was traveling in the opposite direction. The investigation revealed that the 25-year-old driver was heavily intoxicated at the time of the collision, leading the prosecutor's office to request a judicial investigation into the charge of manslaughter. The ghost driver has been remanded in custody and will be transferred to the Sanem Prison once his health permits.
Key Takeaways:
- A fatal traffic accident occurred on the A7 motorway in Luxembourg, resulting in the death of a 42-year-old man and serious injuries to a 25-year-old "ghost driver".
- The ghost driver, identified as a 25-year-old man, was traveling in the opposite direction and collided head-on with a vehicle traveling in the right direction.
- The investigation revealed that the 25-year-old driver was heavily intoxicated at the time of the collision.
- The Luxembourg prosecutor's office requested a judicial investigation into the charge of manslaughter against the ghost driver.
- The ghost driver, a regular motorway user, was questioned and charged on July 16, 2025, by the investigating judge.
- The driver has been remanded in custody and will be transferred to the Sanem Prison once his health permits.
- The investigation is ongoing, with numerous checks being conducted to determine the exact route taken by the ghost driver.
- The principle of the presumption of innocence is being respected throughout the investigation process.
Statistics:
- 1 person died in the traffic accident
- 1 person was seriously injured
- 2 vehicles were involved in the collision
- 1 driver was charged with manslaughter
- 1 driver was also charged on July 16, 2025, at the hospital
Sources:
- https://justice.public.lu/fr.html (Original story in French)