How is it possible that a fatal accident takes place on the zebra crossing, in the middle of the center, where driving is only thirty kilometers per hour? AT5 went to the area and obtained camera images of the accident. It shows that the driver of the van violated several traffic rules.
The van drives on the Nieuwezijds Voorburgwal around 9.30 am. The speed is not high. But surprisingly enough, he does drive against traffic and on the cycle path. He then turns right onto the zebra crossing and drives at walking pace towards the Magna Plaza. When he then makes a left turn, still on the zebra crossing, he hits a woman who may be walking in his blind spot. Emergency services who arrive on the scene see the woman lying seriously injured at the zebra crossing. Attempts are made to resuscitate the woman, but to no avail. The Amsterdam woman dies on the spot.
After the accident, a 38-year-old driver from the municipality of Haarlemmermeer was arrested, as is standard in serious accidents. He is now free, but remains a suspect in the case. The police will let you know this when asked.