Thirty-eight years after the death of Coluche, Albert Ardisson, the driver of the truck causing his fatal accident, died on the night of Wednesday May 15 to Thursday May 16, 2024, at the age of 85, reports “Nice Matin”. The media is based on a statement from his family, confirmed by the town hall of Carros (Alpes-Maritimes).
A lifelong trauma
On June 19, 1986, in Opio, near Grasse, the man hit the French favorite comedian, who was riding a motorcycle on a departmental road.
Tried for manslaughter, Albert Ardisson was sentenced to a fine of 1,000 francs in March 1988. In 2013, he told the weekly The Little Niçois never recovered from this accident.
“It’s a long affair that has lasted for 30 years”he admitted, evoking lifelong trauma and “serious depression” after this episode. ” I have not seen it. He uncorked. I saw it when he typed there. What else do you want me to tell you? He was going fast, very fast! »he also explained, on Antenna 2.
