Family calls for harsher punishment for Marco after fatal accident in Luxembourg!

Family calls for harsher punishment for Marco after fatal accident in Luxembourg!

On May 22, 2025, the fatal traffic accident on November 14, 2021 in Luxembourg will once again be the focus of public attention. The tragic incident claimed the lives of 22-year-old Chloé and her 19-year-old cousin Lorie. A work colleague of Marco, the driver of the vehicle involved, also died. The accident occurred on the N31 between Linger and Niederkerschen when Marco was driving with a blood alcohol concentration of 2.22 per mille and at a speed of 110 to 130 km/h, although the maximum permitted speed is 90 km/h.

In November 2024, a first-instance judgment was passed against Marco, which included a suspended prison sentence of 42 months and a driver's license suspension for 72 months, of which 50 months were suspended. This verdict caused outrage among Chloé's relatives and the public prosecutor's office, as the sentence was perceived as too lenient. Therefore, an appeal was filed on December 2, 2024.

Appeal process and claims of relatives

Chloé's relatives were present at the appeal and are demanding a harsher sentence for Marco. The public prosecutor has requested that part of the probation be revoked because he emphasizes that the previous sentence only resulted in a restriction on the driver's license. Marco's lawyer, however, argues that his client is not an alcoholic and has no previous criminal record, so the accident should be viewed as a tragic isolated incident.

A particularly revealing point of the proceedings are the photos published on social networks, which suggest that Marco frequently consumed alcohol. This assessment was also shared by the judge, which supports the co-plaintiffs' argument. Chloé's family is hoping for a harsher sentence, while the Appeals Chamber's verdict is expected on June 18, 2025.

Comparison to other cases

Marco's case is reminiscent of other judgments, such as the BGH ruling of February 4, 2021, which sheds light on similar aspects of dealing with drunk drivers. In this case, a driver was convicted of attempted manslaughter and other violations. The defendant caused a traffic accident under the influence of alcohol in which one person was injured. These decisions and their background highlight the challenges of dealing with drunk driving and the associated legal consequences.

The ongoing public debate about the appropriateness of penalties for road accidents committed under the influence of alcohol highlights the impact of such tragedies on society and the need to take strong action to prevent future accidents.