A shocking spookrijder incident on Belgium’s E313 highway has once again raised concerns about road safety. On 2025-06-12 01:44:00, a young driver with 2.29‰ blood alcohol content caused a deadly crash near Lummen, highlighting serious risks linked to drunk driving. The case unfolded in Hasselt’s politierechtbank, where the accused appeared almost unharmed despite the severity of the accident.
- Twintiger rijdt met 2,29 promille alcohol
- Pleegt vluchtmisdrijf na aanrijding Lummen
- Wordt spookrijder met 200 km/u snelheid
- Oorzaakt dodelijk ongeval met weduwe slachtoffer
- Vond ketamine en alcohol in bloed
- Advocaat vraagt straf met uitstel, begeleiding
After initially hitting another car and fleeing the scene, the driver turned back and became a spookrijder, driving 200 km/h against traffic. This reckless behaviour tragically ended the life of a Bornem man and left his wife in critical condition. How could such dangerous decisions happen? And what does this mean for Belgian road safety policies?
The following details reveal the complexity of the case and the legal consequences ahead.
Why did this tragedy escalate so quickly, and what lessons can Belgium learn? The driver’s impaired state and poor choices contributed to a devastating chain of events:
- He fled the initial accident despite apparent injuries to others, committing hit-and-run.
- He then reversed direction and drove at extreme speeds against traffic, endangering many.
- His blood tests revealed both alcohol and ketamine, complicating his defence.
- The prosecutor demands prison time, an alcohol interlock, and a renewed driving assessment.
As the verdict approaches on 27 June, Belgian drivers and policymakers must reflect on how to prevent such tragedies. Will increased penalties and rehabilitation programs curb reckless behaviour? The road ahead requires vigilance, responsibility, and community commitment to safer travel.
