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The incident occurred late at night in northern Paris. The car crash resulted in one death and six injuries. The Paris prosecutor's office said the driver was arrested and underwent a psychiatric evaluation on the morning of July 18. The investigation has been shifted to charges of "murder and premeditated murder" instead of manslaughter.
Police sources said the incident occurred near Père-Lachaise Cemetery in the 20th arrondissement, north of Paris. The driver fled the scene, while one passenger was arrested. Sources close to the investigation confirmed that this passenger tested positive for drugs and alcohol.
French police have been mobilized to investigate the incident.
The incident occurred less than 10 days before the official opening of the Paris 2024 Olympics, at a time when France was on high security alert.
Currently, France remains on high alert following several terrorist attacks in recent years. The hosting of the Olympics attracts large numbers of participants and tourists, making it a potential target for terrorists.
A large number of police officers have been deployed to ensure security for the upcoming Olympic Games.
The Olympic Games attract large numbers of attendees and tourists, making the country a potential target for terrorists.
France is expected to attract around 15 million tourists during the 2024 Summer Olympics. This has caused concern among Parisians about their safety, which is why the French authorities have tightened security ahead of the 2024 Summer Olympics, scheduled to open on July 26th.
The number of police and security personnel deployed in Paris will increase significantly during the Olympics. Competition areas, event venues, and key tourist attractions will be under tight security control. Several roads in central Paris will be closed to traffic to accommodate Olympic vehicles. French authorities are also increasing cybersecurity monitoring to detect and prevent potential threats.
