Justice
Suspect in Vogelwaarde school camp tragedy likely drove 130 km/h on 80 km/h road
The suspect in the fatal crash in Vogelwaarde that killed three 12-year-old children and a school principal was driving at approximately 130 km/h, significantly exceeding the 80 km/h limit, according to the Public Prosecution Service. Reinaldas J., now 20, faces charges for causing an accident with four deaths and three serious injuries, as well as reckless driving. Preliminary measurements from road sensors and GPS data support the speed estimate, though his defense argues about the context of prior traffic violations. The incident occurred on June 11 when J.’s vehicle struck a group of cycling students traveling to their annual school camp. Although initial saliva tests detected THC, charges for driving under the influence were dropped due to low blood concentration levels. The court noted J.’s history of repeated traffic offenses and his expression of guilt in a handwritten letter.
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