rssNov 9, 2026, 10:05

Pedestrian (85) hit in Amsterdam dies in hospital

An 85-year-old man has passed away after being struck by a vehicle near the Amsterdam Zuid station late Saturday night. The 30-year-old driver was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of drugs and alcohol as police continue their investigation.

An 85-year-old pedestrian has died following a collision with a car on the Parnassusweg in Amsterdam-Zuid. The incident occurred around midnight near the Amsterdam Zuid railway station under a viaduct. Emergency services arrived quickly, providing life-saving treatment on-site before transporting the critically injured man to the hospital, where he later succumbed to his injuries.

Local authorities have detained a 30-year-old man from Amsterdam in connection with the fatal accident. The driver is currently suspected of operating the vehicle while under the influence of alcohol and drugs. Police continue to investigate the exact circumstances surrounding the collision, and official results from the substance testing have not yet been released to the public.

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Based on reporting by rss. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.

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