A 26-year-old man from Joensuu has been arrested in connection with last Thursday's fatal pedestrian accident. A woman in her thirties died while crossing at a marked crosswalk in Joensuu on Thursday, October 23. The driver of a BMW struck her and then fled the scene.
Police later apprehended the suspected driver and two other individuals who were in the vehicle. Authorities confirmed three people aged 20-30 were in the car at the time of the incident.
The District Court ordered the 26-year-old man detained on Tuesday. He faces serious charges including aggravated endangerment of traffic safety, aggravated manslaughter, and fleeing a traffic accident scene.
Police continue to investigate the movements of the black BMW Coupe and its occupants both before and after the collision. The vehicle features distinctive reddish wheels.
Authorities request public assistance with any information about the incident. Witnesses can contact police by phone at 0295 415 232 or via email at vihjeet.ita-suomi@poliisi.fi.
This tragic case highlights ongoing concerns about pedestrian safety in Finnish cities. The decision to flee the scene rather than render aid represents a particularly serious violation of basic civic responsibility.