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Rotterdam Man (19) Sentenced to Eight Months in Prison for Fatal Hit-and-Run of Pregnant Woman
A Rotterdam court sentenced 19-year-old Ali A. to eight months in prison and a five-year driving ban for reckless driving that killed a pregnant woman on March 23, 2025. The incident occurred when A., driving a BMW X1 at 115 km/h in a 50 km/h zone, collided with the victim's vehicle after a dangerous overtaking maneuver. Although A. fled the scene with anti-stuff spray, police could not confirm if he was under its influence due to a destroyed blood sample. The court rejected his lawyer's request for juvenile sentencing but considered his age, noting the deep suffering caused to the family.
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