ven, 19 janvier 2024
In a devastating turn of events, a 20-year-old driver leaves his critically injured colleague after a car crash in Rüeterswil, leading to a tragic outcome.
A heart-wrenching incident occurred in Rüeterswil SG on Thursday evening, involving a 20-year-old driver and his 24-year-old colleague. In a shocking act of desertion, the driver left his colleague critically injured in the car following an accident, leading to a tragic aftermath.
The St. Gallen cantonal police detailed the accident in a statement released on Friday. According to the report, the young driver was attempting to drift on the snow-covered Atzmännig parking lot when he lost control of his vehicle. The car spun 180 degrees and slid down a 10-meter slope, ending up overturned in the Goldingerbach stream. In a bewildering decision, the 20-year-old driver managed to extricate himself from the wreckage and fled the scene, leaving his injured colleague behind.
The emergency unfolded further when a third party alerted the police to the accident. Upon arrival, the emergency services worked to free the trapped 24-year-old passenger from the submerged car. Despite being rushed to the hospital in critical condition, the young man tragically passed away a short time later.
In a subsequent development, the fleeing driver, a Swiss national, made contact with the police by telephone. He was arrested following this communication.
This distressing incident has sent shockwaves through the community, raising questions about the actions of the young driver and the circumstances leading to the tragic loss of life. The police investigation continues, aiming to unravel the details of this tragic event.
©Keystone/SDA
French 
English 
German 
Spanish 
Arabic