Sofia City Prosecutor's Office Charges 21-Year-Old Man with Homicide by Reckless Driving

Sofia City Prosecutor's Office has brought charges against 21-year-old V.I. for his alleged involvement in a fatal traffic accident on August 15, 2025, in Sofia, Bulgaria. The pre-trial proceedings were initiated on the same day, and the investigation is being conducted under the leadership of the General Prosecutor's Office. According to the prosecution, V.I. was driving an "AUDI RS5" car when he left the roadway and crashed into a stopped bus, causing the death of a passenger and injuries to four others.

Key Takeaways:

• The accused, 21-year-old V.I., has been charged with homicide by reckless driving under Art. 343, para. 4, indent. para. 3, b. "a" and b. "b", indent. para. 1, indent. Art. 342, para. 1, indent. 3 of the Criminal Code.
• The pre-trial proceedings were initiated on August 15, 2025, as a matter of urgency in view of the scene of the accident.
• The investigation is being conducted in the Transport Crimes Investigation Sector of the Investigation Department of the State Directorate of Internal Affairs under the leadership of the General Prosecutor's Office.
• The accused was driving an "AUDI RS5" car when he left the roadway and crashed into a stopped bus, causing the death of a passenger and injuries to four others.
• The accused is a legally competent driver, and a temporary revocation of his driving license was imposed as a procedural coercion measure.
• The car used in the crime was seized during the inspection of the crime scene, and the court may seize it for the benefit of the state.

Statistics:

• 1 fatal accident resulting in 1 death and 4 serious injuries
• 1 accused person, 21-year-old V.I.
• 1 car ("AUDI RS5") involved in the accident
• 1 bus involved in the accident
• 5 people affected by the accident (1 dead, 4 injured)

Sources:

• Prosecutor's Office of the Republic of Bulgaria (August 15, 2025) - Automated translated version, https://prb.bg/