Mathieu Mas (37) is a “broken man” after a fatal collision with a 22-year-old cyclist and resigns as ships: “But it's certainly not true that he was drunk”

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Mathieu Mas (37) resigns as Social Affairs CD&V ships after he fatally hit a 22-year-old cyclist on Wednesday evening. This was announced by his party. Lawyer for politician Jean-Baptiste Nottebaert hopes to be able to explain some more nuances about the circumstances. “But above all, this is a terrible accident that is extremely difficult for everyone to process.” The lawyer also states that Mas was not drunk after the accident, but that is pri…

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Ships Mathieu Mas (CD&V) who hit a young cyclist (22) who died in Oudenaarde with his car on Wednesday are devastated. That's what his lawyer Jean-Baptiste Nottebaert says. According to the prosecutor's office, the driver was driving too fast and was alcohol intoxicated. Mas was brought before the investigating judge who released him subject to conditions. “My client is a broken man,” his lawyer responds. Mas has now resigned as Social Affairs s…

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Ships Mathieu Mas (CD&V) who hit a young cyclist (22) who died in Oudenaarde with his car on Wednesday, will retire as ships. Through his party, he announced on Friday evening that he had decided to be replaced as ships. “My client is devastated,” says his lawyer Jean-Baptiste Nottebaert.