– It is always deeply tragic when people die in accidents, especially young people, says police attorney Yvonne Schilling. On the night of 4 August, two 17-year-old girls died after a downhill slide in Degernes in Rakkestad. The police have long suspected that high speed was the cause of the accident. That will go a long way to being confirmed by the autopsy reports, which are now ready. – The reports show that the girls died immediately after the collision in the accident. Our main hypothesis about high speed has been strengthened after this, says Schilling. The Swedish Road Administration’s accident team has still not concluded how fast the girls were driving. Police attorney, Yvonne Schilling. Photo: Even Bjøringsøy Johnsen / news – Good to have it confirmed It was the 17-year-olds Emilie Riiser Hoel from Eidsberg and Vilde Nilsen from Trøgstad who died after the descent. For the next of kin, it is good to get answers to what actually happened. – It is clear that it is hard for the mother to read this report, but at the same time it gives her peace of mind that the girls died instantly and without pain, says one of the assistance lawyers in the case, Elna Kristin Holbye. Assistance lawyer Elna Kristin Holbye. Photo: Rune Fredriksen/news According to the autopsy reports, the girls were also not intoxicated before the accident. It reassures the families who have been waiting a long time for an answer. – Everything contributes to more answers. It feels good to get them, because the uncertainty wears on. It was therefore good to have this confirmed, says Holbye. A young man is accused of having lent the car to the girls before the accident. The case against him has so far not been decided. – For the sake of the investigation, I do not want to comment on it now, but a decision is approaching in his case, says police attorney Yvonne Schilling. Flowers laid on the spot where Emilie and Vilde lost their lives in a traffic accident Photo: Tomas Berger/news Concerned about unculture The exit occurred just before a bend on county road 124 between Halden and Rakkestad. The speed limit on the site is 80 kilometers per hour. In the investigation of the case, the police have carried out a number of interviews. Here, information has emerged that causes concern. Friends of Emilie and Vilde organized a motorcade in support of the families. A number of cars and people turned up. Photo: Mathias Lunde Kristoffersen / news – We have discovered that several young people are involved in reckless driving. In other words, they drive fast, film it and spread it further. That gives us great cause for concern, says Yvonne Schilling. She fears several fatal accidents. – If such a culture exists, it will lead to more fatal accidents. If there are more people who have information for us or access to videos, I ask them to contact the police, says the police attorney. Are you thinking of something? Hi! Would you like to advise me on a possible case? Feel free to contact us by e-mail.
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The autopsy reports after the fatal accident in Rakkestad are ready – news Oslo and Viken – Local news, TV and radio
