Zurich tram driver on trial for American tourist's death

A 55-year-old tram driver will be on trial at the Zurich District Court on Wednesday. He is charged with involuntary manslaughter because didn't do everything possible to prevent a fatal collision with an American tourist. The accident happened on October 30, 2023, on Zurich's tram line 14. The victim of the accident, an 85-year-old tourist from America, had just stepped out of his hotel and did not notice the approaching tram. The driver rang the warning bell 23 metres before collision to no avail. The 85-year-old started to cross the tracks without looking left or right. +Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox The driver continued his journey at the same speed and eventually had to brake abruptly. However, he was unable to prevent the collision. The 85-year-old was hit, thrown to the ground and suffered severe cerebral trauma. He died in hospital four days later. Avoidable tragedy? The public prosecutor's office brought charges of involuntary manslaughter ...