Trunk or Treat? Drunk Driving Bust Uncovers Hidden Passenger
A drunk woman driving a two-seater car hit a post in Monaco, but the incident took a bizarre turn when police discovered an unidentified person hidden in the trunk.
The driver was at several times the legal limit for alcohol. Her partner, also a passenger, insisted they were heading to church. The woman was charged with drunk driving and received a short suspended prison sentence, a fine above €1.000, and a license suspension.
Meanwhile, the person in the trunk refused to provide an identity, leaving only a cryptic written note. Fingerprints revealed he was wanted in France and under orders to leave the country. Prosecutors sought a short prison term and a ban from Monaco, with the decision pending.
The case left authorities baffled, as neither the driver nor her partner claimed to know the stowaway, whose actions added a surreal twist to an already reckless night.
Eyes Tested Too Late: Driver Fined Thousands After Catapulting Motorcyclist
A man was fined and ordered to pay provisional compensation after a serious road accident in Monaco that left a motorcyclist injured. The crash, involved the defendant crossing a continuous white line and colliding with the motorbike, severely damaging both vehicles.
The motorcyclist enduring weeks of recovery. His lawyer requested an expert medical assessment to evaluate long-term effects and provisional compensation in the thousands.
The defendant admitted fault, citing a “careless error” and poor eyesight as contributing factors. Following the accident, he sought medical advice and began wearing glasses for driving.
The Prosecution highlighted the severity of the incident, warning it could have ended in tragedy. He requested a short suspended prison sentence, along with fines totaling over €2,000.
Ultimately, the court imposed the fines and ordered the defendant to pay compensation to the victim. A medical evaluation will determine the extent of the victim’s injuries.
