Velika Plana: motorcyclist (47) flies off curve, dies at the scene
Traffic police are conducting a scene inspection; the Smederevo prosecutor's office has ordered forensic examinations, no other vehicles involved.
A 47-year-old man died on May 27 in a traffic accident in a curve on the road near Velika Plana. By initial accounts, the motorcyclist left the road surface and remained at the scene, according to sources close to the inspection.
The scene was processed by officers of the Smederevo Police Administration, which has territorial jurisdiction over the Velika Plana municipality.
Traffic slowed for about two hours
Traffic flow was slowed for about two hours while the body was handed over to the funeral service and the vehicle was cleared from the road. No other vehicles were involved.
Examinations ordered by the prosecutor’s office
The Basic Public Prosecutor’s Office in Smederevo is leading the pre-investigation. The following examinations have been ordered:
- technical condition of the motorcycle at the Centre for Traffic-Technical Expertise
- toxicology screening of samples taken at the scene
- autopsy at the Institute of Forensic Medicine of the Belgrade Medical Faculty
Autopsy results will be delivered to the prosecutor’s office within ten days.
Classification of the offence
The criminal offence of aggravated endangerment of public traffic under Article 297 of the Criminal Code, when committed through negligence, carries a sentence of six months to five years. Since in this case only the driver died, further classification depends on the forensic findings.
According to unofficial accounts, the driver was not wearing a helmet in line with regulations. That circumstance has not been officially confirmed.
Motorcycle accident statistics
The Road Safety Agency, in a general comment on motorcyclists, notes that the largest share of fatalities in this category of accidents stems from non-compliance with speed limits and protective equipment.
According to Agency data, Velika Plana has recorded an increased number of accidents on the regional road over the past several months. The area is the focus of a dedicated traffic police monitoring operation.
Next steps
The next procedural step is preparation of the traffic-police report and its delivery to the Smederevo prosecutor’s office. If the accident is found to be the sole consequence of the deceased driver’s conduct, the prosecutor’s office may dismiss the criminal complaint.
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