Three days after the death of a cyclist, Monday December 2, 2024 in the middle of the afternoon, avenue Georges-Pompidou, in Yffiniac (Côtes-d'Armor), knocked down by a van, “the investigation is progressing well”indicates a source close to the matter. A second vehicle is also believed to be involved.
Two men suspected of being the drivers have been identified, “in particular through the use of video surveillance cameras. » They were arrested. According to our information, one of them lives in the victim's neighborhood, Villes Hervé in Yffiniac. The second, at the wheel of the van, was driving a professional vehicle.
“Removal measures planned”
On Wednesday, the public prosecutor of Saint-Brieuc indicated that an investigation had been opened “on the charge of aggravated manslaughter”. This Thursday, Nicolas Heitz clarified that “removal measures were planned” Friday December 6. This means that those arrested will be presented to the public prosecutor, who will decide on legal proceedings. This will involve establishing the level of responsibility of each driver.
The victim, Jean Jaunas, 75, was in cardio-respiratory arrest when emergency services arrived and died despite the treatment provided by emergency services.
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