On the night of Easter Sunday, he and two other people were hit by a van that drove onto the pavement in Kongens gate in Steinkjer. The other two received minor injuries, while Sigve Bremset died from his injuries. It was 21-year-old Sigve Bremset who was killed in Steinkjer on the night of Easter Sunday. He was at home in Steinkjer on Easter holidays from his job in the Piraya department at the defense at Rena camp. On the night he died, he had been to a concert in Steinkjer with friends. He is survived by his mother, father and three adult brothers. Sigve was very active in sports and outdoor life, and he had a large group of friends in many environments. He had great care for those around him. The next of kin feel well taken care of after the incident and want peace in the future, says a statement from them. Sigve Bremset died after the collision in Steinkjer. Photo: Privat A man (30) from Steinkjer has been charged with negligent homicide after the incident. He pleads guilty. The police are investigating whether the collision was an intentional act or an accident. The accused man will be remanded in custody for two weeks, in isolation and with a letter and restraining order. This is revealed in a ruling from the Trøndelag District Court on Monday. Flowers and candles have been lit at the crime scene. Photo: Eivind Aabakken / news Locals in shock In Steinkjer, there have already been several celebrations of solidarity and mourning. On Sunday evening, there was a commemoration at the crime scene where many people laid flowers and candles. A significant number of people then came together to hold each other, support each other and remember the man who died. The churches in Steinkjer have also been open to those who wish to gather there. Many gathered in Kongens gate where to remember the deceased after the collision that happened here. Photo: Lars Lilleby Macedo / NTB Mayor of Steinkjer municipality, Anne Berit Lein, says the local population is in shock. – It is a terrible incident with a dramatic and terrible outcome. Today we are in shock in Steinkjer, she told news on Sunday. Lein says her thoughts go out to the relatives and others who were in Kongens gate when the collision happened. They are followed up by the municipality’s crisis team. – Now it is important that we as a Steinkjer community stand up and show care for each other, those who are directly affected and all the young people who had a traumatic night in Kongens gate, she said. Anne Berit Lein is mayor of Steinkjer municipality. Photo: Eivind Aabakken / news I think people can feel safe – There is no reason for people to feel unsafe in the center of Steinkjer, says police officer Maria Borgan Grindberg. On Monday, the police were available to the public in Kongens gate. – We are here to get in touch with people – both if someone is wondering about something or if there is someone who has information that we may need, said Grindberg. According to her, the police have already received a lot of information from the public in the case.
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