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Serious collision on Wagenweg cycle path: victim still suffers from brain injury two years after crash with speeding moped

Serious collision on Wagenweg cycle path: victim still suffers from brain injury two years after crash with speeding moped

An 18-year-old man recently appeared in a Haarlem court for a high-speed moped collision that occurred on the Wagenweg two years ago. The victim suffered severe brain damage and a lung contusion, and continues to struggle with the long-term effects of his injuries. The suspect was 16 at the time of the accident and is now being held accountable for the reckless driving.

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