Châtillon landfill: truck driver runs over fellow driver

30/06/2025 · Sarine Criminal Court · Châtillon (FR) · Fatal

What happened After weighing, another driver walked back to his truck and passed directly in front of the defendant's vehicle; the defendant did not see him from the cab.

Truck driver: convicted of negligent homicide, 90 day-fines of CHF 60 (total CHF 5,400), suspended. Moved off without checking the area right in front of the cab and ran over a fellow driver walking in front of the truck.

The blind spot in front of a truck cab is large: separate walkways, front cameras or mirrors – and eye contact before moving off.

Source: La Liberté (FR)

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