Car attack in Caen leaves one dead and ten injured

A fatal incident occurred on the evening of Wednesday, August 26, 2026, near a bar in Caen, France, when a driver intentionally drove his vehicle into a group of pedestrians. According to David Clavier, the prefect of Calvados, the collision took place around 22:15 near the local railway station following a verbal altercation. The attack resulted in one death, seven victims in critical condition, and three others seriously injured.

The suspect, described as a man born in Russia, fled the scene but was later apprehended in Ouistreham, approximately 20 kilometers from the site of the tragedy. Officials state that the individual was not known to intelligence services, though he had a prior record involving traffic violations. A formal investigation is currently underway to clarify the full circumstances of the event and the motive behind the deliberate act.