The 51-year-old man suspected of mowing down four pedestrians in Steenbecque on Monday was indicted for “involuntary manslaughter by a driver” He faces up to five years of imprisonment and a fine of 75,000 euros. The driver explained to investigators that he had dozed off at the wheel, Dunkirk sub-prefect François-Xavier Bieuville said Monday morning.
Three of the victims died at the scene of the accident: a 77-year old woman and a couple.