Ixelles Pedestrian Death by Police Car: Accountability Concerns
On January 19, 2026, a 33-year-old pedestrian was fatally struck by a Federal Police vehicle in Ixelles, Brussels. The police officer driving the vehicle was subsequently charged with involuntary manslaughter and released under conditions. The incident, which occurred during a police protection mission, has led to an ongoing investigation into the circumstances of the accident and raised public concerns about road safety and police accountability.
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January 2026 — 11 developments
Police car kills European Parliament employee Hocine Hamoudi
The pedestrian killed by the police car has been identified as Hocine Hamoudi, a 33-year-old European Parliament employee.
Prosecutor's Office provides no further details on fatal incident investigation
The investigation into the fatal incident remains ongoing, with no further details provided by the Prosecutor's Office as of this date.
ASBL Heroes for Zero organizes commemorative gathering, places white shoes, and denounces 'culture of impunity'
A commemorative gathering was held on Avenue de la Couronne in memory of the pedestrian, organized by ASBL Heroes for Zero, which also placed white shoes at the site and denounced a 'culture of impunity'.
Police vehicle traveling at 100 km/h without siren strikes French pedestrian, prompting investigation
The pedestrian was identified as a 33-year-old French national. Witnesses reported the police vehicle was a Mercedes armored car traveling at nearly 100 km/h in a 30 km/h zone without a siren, prompting an investigation by Committee P.
Social media users raise concerns about police driving practices in Brussels
Public discussions and concerns emerged on social media platforms regarding police driving practices and the need for improved road safety in Brussels.
Police Officer Charged with Involuntary Manslaughter in Fatal Ixelles Accident
A police officer involved in the fatal traffic accident in Ixelles has been charged with involuntary manslaughter. The officer tested negative for alcohol and drugs.
Brussels Public Prosecutor's Office reports three Federal Police members injured in 'protection mission' vehicle
The Brussels Public Prosecutor's Office stated that the police vehicle was on a 'protection mission,' with three Federal Police members inside, all of whom suffered minor injuries and shock.
Police officer detained and questioned by Comité P
The police officer driving the vehicle, a 35-year-old man, was detained and questioned by the Comité P, an oversight committee.
Victim identified as 33-year-old French national residing in Belgium
It was confirmed that the victim was a 33-year-old French national residing in Belgium.
Police initiate internal review after pedestrian's death in Ixelles
Following the pedestrian's death in Ixelles, an internal police review of operational procedures has been initiated.
Brussels Public Prosecutor's Office launches investigation into accident
The Brussels Public Prosecutor's Office was notified and immediately launched an investigation into the exact circumstances of the accident, appointing an investigating judge, a traffic expert, and a forensic doctor.