Three accidents were not enough to stop the race; Amir lost his life at 18
Three motorcycles had already been involved in an accident during an illegal race organized in Lelystad. Yet the starts resumed. Shortly afterward, Amir, 18, was hit head-on by a rider who described himself as “one of the best drifters.”
The events took place in June 2024 on Karperweg, in Lelystad, the Netherlands. An illegal motorcycle race had attracted numerous spectators, including families gathered along the roadside. No official arrangements had been made to secure the area.
Three motorcycles had already collided earlier that day. The races were interrupted before resuming. A 32-year-old motorcyclist from Schiedam knew that the event had no authorization. He initially decided not to participate, considering the crowd too large, but then changed his mind.
Videos shown in court show him setting off, performing a maneuver around a man standing on the roadway, then veering into the opposite lane. He then collided head-on with the motorcycle ridden by Amir, a young man from Maarssen. Seriously injured in the head, the boy died two days later.
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The prosecution is now seeking eight months in prison against the rider, as well as a two-year driving ban, one year of which would be suspended, reports NOS. Six months in prison have also been requested against a 36-year-old man from Rotterdam, whom the prosecution identifies as the race organizer.
He described himself as “one of the best drifters”
Before investigators, the first defendant described himself as “one of the best drifters.” Since the accident, he claims, he has stopped practicing it. He also insists that he did not hear the people who, according to several witnesses, allegedly asked spectators not to call the police after the collision.
The second defendant’s role remains disputed. The prosecution believes that he gave the signal to start. His lawyer argues that he was merely directing traffic and that another man had started the race. According to the prosecution, the footage and investigation clearly identify the defendant as the person who authorized the motorcycles to set off.
At the hearing, Amir’s father said that his son was in love and was considering getting married. The young man’s room has remained untouched. His mother also described the consequences of his death for his brothers and the entire family.
The father is seeking 28,400 euros in compensation. The mother’s claim amounts to 22,178 euros. These sums cover, in particular, their emotional suffering as well as part of the expenses incurred for Amir’s funeral in Morocco.
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The rider himself suffered physical and psychological after-effects from the collision, but the prosecution accuses him of deliberately taking part in a prohibited race and driving dangerously in front of a large crowd. The court will deliver its ruling on October 7.
