A trial has been ordered for the driver of a van following the death of a cyclist in Rouen in January 2025. The incident involved a collision that resulted in the death of Elina, a 28-year-old woman, and injuries to two other cyclists. An accidentology expert, a specialist in analyzing traffic accidents, concluded in April 2026 that the van driver had intentionally driven into the three cyclists. This finding was pivotal in the legal process, leading to the decision to proceed with a trial. The investigating judge ordered the driver, a woman in her forties, to be brought before the Rouen assizes court, a higher court that handles serious criminal cases. This decision was announced by ICI Normandie, a regional news outlet, based on information from the lawyer representing the civil parties involved. The incident occurred in the city center of Rouen, and the judge issued the indictment, or formal charge, on August 28, 2026, according to Maître Marc Absire, Elina's lawyer. A psychiatrist's report, reviewed in April 2026, indicated that the driver had impaired judgment at the time of the incident but was not completely without it, which means she could still be held criminally responsible. The accidentology expert further confirmed that the driver of a Renault Master van had deliberately accelerated toward the three victims. The trial is expected to take place in 2027, according to ICI Normandie. Elina's lawyer, Maître Marc Absire, examined the psychiatrist’s findings and suggested that the driver had premeditated the attack. This conclusion was supported by the discovery of a revolver and a rifle in the van, as well as three mobile phones used to call various law enforcement agencies, including the gendarmerie, national police, and municipal police. These items suggest that the driver may have been prepared for the confrontation, adding to the severity of the charges against her.