Court of appeals – Burgas Upholds custody for Driver in Fatal Hit-and-Run Case
In a decisive ruling, the Court of Appeals – Burgas has confirmed the initial measure of remand “in custody” for a driver involved in a fatal hit-and-run incident. The accused, Sasho Y., was found to be driving without a valid license and under the influence of alcohol when he struck and killed a pedestrian on December 17, 2022, in the city of Debelt.
The tragic event unfolded on “Tsviatko Radoynov” Street, where Sasho Y. was operating a BMV525 TDS at a speed of 79.2 km/h, significantly exceeding the legal limit. Losing control of the vehicle,he veered onto the sidewalk,striking a pedestrian and causing their death. Authorities later determined that Sasho Y.had a blood alcohol concentration of 1.85 per million and fled the scene immediately after the accident.
Following the incident, the District Court – Burgas imposed a measure of remand ”in custody,” which Sasho Y. appealed. However, the Appellate Court – Burgas upheld the decision, stating that there were “legal grounds for the detention of the accused.” The judicial panel agreed wiht the district court’s assessment, citing evidence that Sasho Y. was complicit in a crime under Article 343, Paragraph 3, Section “b,” and Paragraph 1, Section “c” of the Criminal Code.
The court emphasized the risk of Sasho Y. absconding or committing further crimes if released. “The measure of ’detention in custody’ is adequate and most appropriate for sasho J.,” the court concluded, confirming the initial ruling. this decision by the Court of Appeals – Burgas is final and cannot be challenged further.
Key Details of the case
| Detail | Information |
|————————–|———————————————————————————|
| Date of Incident | December 17, 2022 |
| Location | “Tsviatko Radoynov” Street, Debelt |
| Vehicle | BMV525 TDS |
| Speed | 79.2 km/h |
| Blood Alcohol Level | 1.85 per million |
| Court Decision | Remand “in custody” upheld by the Court of Appeals – Burgas |
This case highlights the severe consequences of reckless driving and the judiciary’s commitment to ensuring accountability. For more information on the Court of Appeals – Burgas, visit their official website here.
The ruling serves as a stark reminder of the importance of adhering to traffic laws and the devastating impact of impaired driving. as the legal process concludes, the community mourns the loss of life and hopes for safer roads in the future.
