Karaburma: Jovan T. (79) Says He Felt Ill Before Crash
The suspect driver was questioned by prosecutors in Belgrade and says he does not remember the Karaburma crash that killed a pedestrian. They are seeking his detention or a ban on leaving home.
Suspect driver Jovan T. (79) was questioned on September 18 by Belgrade’s Higher Public Prosecutor’s Office over the traffic crash in Karaburma that killed a pedestrian. Prosecutors have asked the pretrial judge at the Higher Court in Belgrade to order his detention or, alternatively, a ban on leaving his home.
Srpske Novine reported on the crash itself earlier. It happened on September 16, around 3:30 p.m., at the intersection of Visnjicka and Diljenska streets in the Palilula municipality, near the Big shopping center in Karaburma.
What Happened in Karaburma
According to the prosecution, Jovan T. was driving a Subaru Legacy when he ran a red light and abruptly cut into the right-hand lane.
There is reasonable suspicion that Jovan T. failed to comply with traffic regulations under the Law on Road Traffic Safety, endangering public traffic and causing the death of the victim.
the prosecution stated in its explanation. Per that explanation, the pedestrian was crossing Visnjicka Street on a marked, signal-controlled crossing, on a green light for pedestrians, when the car struck her with its front right side. She died at the scene from her injuries.
Prosecutors have charged Jovan T. with a serious offense against the safety of public traffic, committed through conscious negligence. They say he was aware his driving could lead to a serious outcome but recklessly believed he would avoid or prevent it.
At the hearing, the suspect presented his defense.
The suspect presented his defense at the hearing. Following the hearing, prosecutors asked the pretrial judge at the Higher Court in Belgrade to order Jovan T.’s detention or, alternatively, a ban on leaving his home.
the Higher Public Prosecutor’s Office in Belgrade said.
According to unofficial information, Jovan T. told investigators at the hearing that he suddenly felt ill behind the wheel and does not remember the crash itself.
Why Accounts of the Victim Differ
Media outlets disagree on the victim’s initials and age. Informer lists her initials as Lj. L. and her age as 44. Kurir and Novosti give Lj. J. in their opening paragraphs, then Lj. L. when quoting the prosecution’s statement. Earlier reports had also put her age at 75. No official statement confirming the victim’s identity has been issued so far.
The investigation is ongoing.
