An Egyptian court has released the details of its investigation into a fatal accident involving two minors, Jodi and Marwan, who were found guilty of causing the death of a tea vendor, Hedir Shaban, in Giza's Hadiqat al-Ahram area. The accident occurred on June 18, when the two minors, aged 15 and 17, were involved in a car crash that killed the 20-year-old tea vendor and injured another person.
According to the court, the investigation revealed that Marwan, who was driving the car, lost control of the vehicle, causing it to swerve and collide with the tea vendor's cart. The court also found that Jodi, who was sitting in the backseat, had asked Marwan to let her drive, but he was still in control of the vehicle at the time of the accident. The investigation included testimony from witnesses and analysis of CCTV footage from the area.
The court's investigation also revealed that Marwan was driving the car without a license and at a speed that posed a danger to others. The court found that Jodi did not have a driver's license and that Marwan had allowed her to sit in the driver's seat, but was still in control of the vehicle. The investigation also included a review of the car's damage and medical reports on the victims.
In their statements to the police, Jodi and Marwan gave conflicting accounts of the accident. Jodi claimed that Marwan was driving the car and that she was in the backseat, while Marwan initially claimed that Jodi was driving, but later changed his story to say that he was in control of the vehicle. The court found that Marwan's initial statement was an attempt to avoid taking responsibility for the accident.
The court also heard from witnesses who saw the accident occur. They testified that the car was traveling at a high speed and that Marwan was driving recklessly. The witnesses also reported that Jodi was in the backseat at the time of the accident. The court considered this testimony in reaching its verdict.
The court ultimately found both Jodi and Marwan guilty of causing the death of the tea vendor and injuring another person. They were sentenced to two years in prison, with Jodi convicted of causing death by negligence and Marwan convicted of allowing her to drive without a license. The court also ordered Marwan to pay compensation to the victims' families.
The case has sparked a heated debate in Egypt about road safety and the dangers of allowing minors to drive without proper supervision. The incident has also raised concerns about the prevalence of reckless driving among young people in Egypt and the need for greater awareness and education about road safety.
Key points
- Marwan was found to be the actual driver of the car at the time of the accident.
- Jodi and Marwan were both found guilty of causing the death of the tea vendor and injuring another person.
- The court ordered Marwan to pay compensation to the victims' families.
