On October 15, 2024, a tragic incident occurred in Paris when a 27-year-old cyclist was deliberately run over by a motorist following a violent altercation. The event took place around 5:45 p.m. on Boulevard Malesherbes, close to Place de la Madeleine, during the busy rush hour. Witnesses reported that the motorist, a 48-year-old man driving an SUV, exhibited a deliberate intent to harm when he struck the cyclist, leading to the cyclist's cardiac arrest. Emergency services were unable to revive him, resulting in his death shortly after the collision.
The Paris prosecutor's office has since opened a murder investigation into the incident, citing the driver's apparent intent as a key factor. The investigation is being handled by the 1st district of the judicial police. The driver's daughter, who is a minor, was present in the vehicle during the incident. Following the crash, the driver was arrested and taken into police custody for questioning.
Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo condemned the act as 'unacceptable,' expressing her condolences to the victim's family and emphasizing the need for severe consequences for such violent behavior. Nicolas Nordman, deputy mayor of Paris, also condemned the incident on social media, calling it 'an act of unprecedented violence.'
