The incident happened late at night in the north of Paris. The crash left one person dead and six injured. The Paris prosecutor's office said the driver was arrested and undergoing a psychiatric evaluation on the morning of July 18. The investigation has been changed to "murder and attempted murder" instead of manslaughter.
Police sources said the incident happened near the Père-Lachaise Cemetery in the 20th arrondissement, north of Paris. The driver fled the scene while a passenger was arrested. A source close to the investigation confirmed that the passenger tested positive for drugs and alcohol.
French police were mobilized to investigate the incident.
The incident occurred less than 10 days before the 2024 Paris Olympics officially opened, while France was on high security alert.
France remains on high alert after a number of terrorist attacks in recent years. The Olympics attract large numbers of participants and tourists, making it a potential target for terrorists.
A large number of police were mobilized to ensure security for the upcoming Olympics.
The Olympics attract large numbers of participants and visitors, making them potential targets for terrorists.
France is expected to attract about 15 million tourists during the 2024 Summer Olympics. This makes Parisians worried about their own safety, so the French government tightens security ahead of the 2024 Summer Olympics, scheduled to open on July 26.
The number of police and security personnel deployed in Paris will increase many times during the Olympics. Competition areas, event venues and key tourist attractions will be strictly controlled. Some roads in central Paris will be closed to traffic to make way for Olympic vehicles. French authorities will also increase cyber security monitoring to detect and prevent potential threats.
