Fatal Crash in Ludwigsburg Linked to Illegal Street Racing
Two young women were killed when their car was struck during a suspected illegal race; one driver is in custody, while the second remains unidentified.
- The crash occurred on March 20, 2025, when a Mercedes involved in a suspected illegal street race collided with a car carrying two women, aged 22 and 23, who died at the scene.
- A 32-year-old Turkish national driving one of the racing vehicles has been arrested and charged with illegal street racing resulting in two deaths, while the second driver fled and remains at large.
- The second vehicle involved in the race was found abandoned near the crash site, and police are seeking public assistance through an online portal for tips and evidence.
- The incident has reignited public outrage and calls for stricter enforcement of laws against illegal street racing, which has been a criminal offense in Germany since 2017.
- Despite legal penalties of up to 10 years in prison for fatalities, illegal street racing continues to be a persistent issue, with thousands of cases reported annually across the country.
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