Overview
- Prosecutors in Le Havre said Thursday the man was placed under formal investigation and remanded in custody after the weekend crash.
- Investigators say he rear-ended a car carrying an adult and six children on the A131 near Saint-Vigor-d’Ymonville, killing a four-year-old and injuring the others.
- Authorities report he tested positive for narcotics, lacked a valid permit renewal, and had prior drug-related traffic convictions.
- He faces up to 20 years in prison due to legal recidivism and is charged with aggravated vehicular homicide, causing bodily injuries, and driving without a renewed permit.
- Court-appointed experts will measure both vehicles’ speeds to establish causation, with early findings noting a recent mechanical failure in the family car.