An 18-year-old young man has admitted in court to driving and fatally injuring a 65-year-old man in front of BabySam in Valby on August 19 last year. The statement was made during the first court hearing at Frederiksberg. Though he acknowledges the action, the defendant continues to deny that he was under the influence of intoxicants, including euphoric substances or laughing gas, at the time of the accident. This claim has been emphasized by his defense attorney, Mette Grith Stage, who contends that the allegation of drug influence is unfounded.

The defense has asserted that the young man was not impaired and challenges reports that he was driving at high speeds of 70 kilometers per hour when the incident occurred. This denial could play a significant role in his defense strategy and the charges he faces, which include involuntary manslaughter under particularly aggravating circumstances. The defense's position may hinge on assessments of the defendant's state during the incident and the conditions surrounding the crash.

Given that he was only 17 at the time of the accident, the case raises questions regarding juvenile accountability and the legal implications for minors involved in serious crimes. The outcome of this case could have wider implications for how similar cases are handled in the future, particularly related to the legal distinctions made for underage offenders in Denmark.