Authorities are now looking into the Lane Assist system of the van involved in the tragic accident with PAOK fans in Romania. Seven fans, the oldest being 30, lost their lives, and three were seriously injured when the vehicle crashed head-on with a truck on road DN6-E70.
Lane Assist is a driving aid that uses cameras and sensors to keep the vehicle in its lane. Normally, it warns the driver or slightly adjusts the steering to fix any deviations. Witnesses say that during an overtaking attempt, the steering ‘locked’, stopping the driver from getting back on track quickly.
Romanian authorities are checking vehicle data, witness statements, and videos from the accident. They want to find out if Lane Assist played a role in this tragedy or if it was a mix of technical issues and human error. This incident reminds us that even with modern driving aids, the driver’s focus and responsibility are key for road safety.
