Europe 1 with AFP 7:06 p.m., December 16, 2022
The driver who hit a teenager in Montpellier on Wednesday evening, after France's victory against Morocco at the 2022 World Cup, was identified this Thursday according to the prefect, confirming information from Europe 1. This one, "from the gypsy community", had fled, leaving his vehicle "near the scene of the accident".
His identity is now known.
The driver who fatally mowed down a teenager on Wednesday evening in Montpellier has been identified but he is still "actively sought", said the prefect of Hérault on Friday.
On the sidelines of popular jubilation to celebrate France's victory over Morocco at the 2022 World Cup, this driver had hit a young man before fleeing, leaving his vehicle "near the scene of the accident", had specified the prefecture of Hérault.
The circumstances of the accident are still unclear.
According to the deputy of Nupes de l'Hérault Nathalie Oziol, the facts occurred in the popular district of La Paillade and the victim was 14 years old.
I learn of the death of the 14-year-old boy broke in the #Paillade district in #Montpellier.
Immense sadness, a sporting event ends in absolute tragedy.
I extend my condolences to the family and remain at their disposal.
https://t.co/YzMfqSkoHy
— Nathalie Oziol (@NathalieOziol) December 14, 2022
The driver allegedly drove into the crowd out of fear
At the end of the meeting, the supporters of the France team were bumper to bumper in a street of the city when a car, which raised a blue white red flag in its window, had it snatched by a group of people.
The driver, out of fear according to sources familiar with the matter, drove into the individuals around, injuring the 14-year-old teenager.
According to information from Europe 1, the driver is "from the gypsy community".
The victim, transferred to the hospital in absolute emergency, died shortly after his medical care.