Investigation Ongoing into Fatal Police Collision in Fagersta
Investigation continues into the fatal police vehicle collision in Fagersta.
Key Points
- • A man was killed by a police car in Fagersta shortly after midnight on July 13, 2025.
- • The Special Prosecutor's Office has initiated an investigation into the circumstances of the death.
- • No one is currently suspected of a crime, and the police vehicle has been seized for analysis.
- • Authorities are interviewing witnesses as the investigation unfolds.
An investigation continues into the tragic incident where a man was fatally struck by a police vehicle in Fagersta on July 13, 2025. The incident occurred shortly after midnight when the 34-year-old victim was pronounced dead at the scene following the collision at 00:36 in Västanfors center. Police confirmed that his relatives have been notified.
The Special Prosecutor's Office has initiated an investigation to discern the circumstances surrounding the death. According to Tobias Ahlén-Svalbro, a spokesperson for the police, the focus of the investigation will be the details leading to the incident. He noted that comprehensive comments are restricted due to the involvement of police personnel. Currently, no one has been charged with any crime related to the incident, as stated by Robin Simonsson from the Prosecutor's Office, who also confirmed that the police car has been seized for a technical analysis.
The authorities, including the Public Prosecutor's Office, are conducting interviews to gather more information, and they continue to piece together the events that led to this unfortunate occurrence. The investigation remains ongoing as officials aim to clarify the situation.