Head-on collision on Soroksári Road: positive drug test, one dead, arrest requested
A 34-year-old man caused a fatal head-on collision in Budapest on Thursday morning on Soroksári Road. According to 24.hu, N. Ferenc tested positive for drugs, was taken into custody, and arrest has been requested.
Fatal head-on collision in Budapest: driver fails drug test
According to 24.hu's report, a fatal head-on collision occurred in Budapest on Thursday morning at around six o'clock on Soroksári Road. A Mitsubishi passenger car at house number 160 crossed into the opposite lane for unknown reasons and collided with a Ford coming from the opposite direction. The force of the impact caused the Ford to hit the roadside and then a column blocking parking.
The 62-year-old man driving the Ford died at the scene. Emergency services transported his passenger to hospital with serious injuries. The Mitsubishi driver and passenger suffered minor injuries according to initial information.
The 34-year-old N. Ferenc, believed to be the cause of the accident, was questioned by the Budapest Police Headquarters (BRFK) on suspicion of causing death by driving whilst intoxicated. A drug screening test carried out at the scene showed a positive result. As drug use was suspected in both N. Ferenc and his passenger, samples were taken from both individuals.
Police conducted a scene examination, seized the vehicles involved, and collected and analysed footage from surveillance cameras. N. Ferenc made no statement and did not lodge a complaint against the charge. Investigators took him into custody and requested his arrest.
According to the Budapest Chief Prosecutor's Office, the Budapest District VI and VII Prosecutor's Office requested arrest to secure the suspect's attendance and prevent re-offending. The decision will be made on Friday. The Budapest Police Headquarters' Traffic Enforcement Department is investigating all circumstances of the accident with the involvement of experts.
Source: 24.hu