nuSep 24, 2026, 08:25

Influencer Stuntkabouter charged for fatal DUI accident

Dutch influencer Van Eijzeren is facing charges in France after a fatal car accident on May 19 resulted in the death of his passenger, Vierhout. Authorities report that the driver tested positive for cocaine following the collision, which occurred while the two were traveling home from the Cannes Film Festival.

Dutch influencer Van Eijzeren, known as Stuntkabouter, has been charged in France following a fatal traffic accident that occurred on May 19. The collision took place on the A7 motorway near Savasse as Van Eijzeren and his passenger, 28-year-old Vierhout, were returning from the Cannes Film Festival. Their vehicle struck a truck, and authorities reportedly found no evidence of braking at the scene. Vierhout sustained severe injuries in the crash and passed away four days later.

According to reports from the French newspaper Le Dauphiné Libéré, Van Eijzeren tested positive for cocaine following the incident. After being initially held in custody in Valence, he was released less than a month later and is currently subject to judicial supervision. A lawyer representing the victim's family, Sébas Diekstra, stated that they are aware of the reports regarding the drug usage but will wait for further official updates before commenting on the ongoing legal proceedings.

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