A woman in her 80s died after being struck by a car at Sahlgrenska University Hospital in May. The driver, a man in his 40s, faces charges of causing another's death and careless driving. His lawyer states that the client feels terrible but denies any criminal action.
The accident occurred in May on the grounds of Sahlgrenska University Hospital in Gothenburg. The woman was heading to visit her husband, who was admitted there, when she was hit by a car backing up on a one-way street. She suffered severe injuries and later died at the hospital.
The driver, a man in his 40s, is now charged with causing another's death and careless driving in traffic, according to the indictment from Gothenburg District Court. Police investigated the incident as a suspected violation of traffic laws.
The driver's lawyer, Björn Hurtig, commented: “My client feels very bad about what happened, but denies that he has acted criminally.”
Sahlgrenska University Hospital is one of Sweden's largest medical complexes, handling thousands of visitors annually. The accident highlights risks to pedestrians in hospital areas, where vehicle traffic mixes with footpaths. The trial is expected soon, but details on potential penalties remain unknown.
