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Trial begins against those suspected of causing an accident following the death of two sisters

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Almost eleven months after a fatal traffic accident in Lower Franconia in which two sisters aged 16 and 19 were killed, the trial against the 51-year-old defendant begins in the Bad Kissingen district court.
The public prosecutor's office accuses him of negligent homicide and rules out technical causes or the driver's health problems.
If convicted, he could face up to five years in prison or a fine.

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On November 9, 2025, a car carrying two sisters aged 16 and 19 collided near Wildflecken in the Bad Kissingen district. An accident expert ruled out a technical failure as the cause and found no evidence of the driver's health problems.

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Almost eleven months after two sisters were fatally involved in a traffic accident in Lower Franconia, the trial against those suspected of causing the accident begins. The Schweinfurt public prosecutor's office accuses the 51-year-old of negligent homicide. So far, only one day of the trial has been scheduled for the hearing on Tuesday (9 a.m.) at the Bad Kissingen district court.

An accident expert ruled out a technical failure as the cause. There was also no evidence of health problems in the driver whose car the 16 and 19 year old siblings collided with on November 9, 2025 near Wildflecken (Bad Kissingen district).

According to the public prosecutor's office, if the defendant is convicted, he could be fined or sentenced to up to five years in prison.

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The court will make a verdict as to whether the defendant is guilty or not guilty.
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Open Questions

What was the exact cause of the accident if neither technology nor the driver's health were decisive?
Were there any witness statements or other evidence not mentioned in the article?
Will the defendant accept the allegations or defend himself?