Charges Filed Over Fatal Traffic Accident

A van driver and a Transport Malta official have been charged with involuntary homicide following a fatal traffic accident in Qormi that claimed the life of a 77-year-old woman in August 2024 [1].

Francis Degiorgio, 34, was operating an Isuzu van at the time of the collision, while Jesmond Muscat, 56, was acting in his capacity as a Transport Malta official. Both men are accused of causing the death of Carmen Buttigieg through negligence [1].

The Incident

The collision occurred on 27 August 2024 on Triq Isqof Scicluna in Qormi. Photographs from the scene showed roadworks in the vicinity near the Ta' Kalċ bakery [1].

Degiorgio faces an additional charge of dangerous driving alongside the involuntary homicide charge [1].

Court Appearance

Both defendants appeared before Magistrate Marse-Ann Farrugia and pleaded not guilty to all charges [1].

Although court time had been allocated to hear evidence, neither the prosecution nor the defence were prepared to proceed. The case has been adjourned to 7 October [1].