Driver charged with murder

A 31-year-old man from Lyon is being investigated for murder and is in provisional custody after a fatal collision with a 33-year-old woman in Saône-et-Loire last September. The incident has been reclassified from vehicular homicide to murder, based on evidence presented by the investigating judge.

Details of the collision

The collision occurred on September 24 when Alison Collilieux was testing her new electric bicycle in Salornay-sur-Guye. She was with her spouse and children at the time, and the incident resulted in her death. The driver was initially charged with vehicular homicide but now faces a more serious charge.

Victim's family allegations

Alison Collilieux’s spouse and children claim the driver was speeding and intentionally swerved before hitting her. They also allege he was under the influence of cocaine and morphine at the time of the collision, which they say contributed to the accident.

Driver's medical history

Following the collision, the driver was injured during an altercation with Alison’s spouse and was hospitalized. He was later admitted to a psychiatric facility and diagnosed with schizophrenia. He had previously received treatment at Vinatier in Lyon but had stopped following his prescribed regimen.

Provisional custody

This Thursday, after the case was reclassified as murder, the driver was placed in provisional custody. The investigation continues, with the judge considering the new evidence that supports the upgraded charge.