SAINT-PRIEST, May 8 – Five people were injured, two of them critically, in a series of dramatic events that unfolded in Saint-Priest, near Lyon, this Friday, May 8. The incidents, which included a shooting and two accidents, occurred between 5:24 PM and 5:35 PM, according to local security sources.
Initial Accident and Shooting in Bel-Air District
The first incident took place at approximately 5:24 PM, near 45, Rue Louis Braille, in the Bel-Air district. A light vehicle was involved in an accident of an undetermined nature with a two-wheeled vehicle. For reasons yet to be established, the occupant(s) of the car reportedly fired upon the two men riding the motorcycle before fleeing the scene.
The two victims, aged 30 and 31, sustained severe injuries and were later rushed to the hospital in critical condition (état d’urgence absolue). The exact circumstances leading to the initial accident and subsequent shooting remain under investigation by authorities.
Pursuit Leads to Second Accident on Route de Toussieu
Immediately following the shooting, a friend of the motorcycle victims, who was likely a witness to the scene, began pursuing the fleeing vehicle. This pursuit, which commenced swiftly after the initial incident, led to a second accident at 5:35 PM on the Route de Toussieu.
During the chase, the friend’s vehicle collided with a third car that was not involved in the initial events. This third vehicle was reportedly occupied by a woman and a child, according to information gathered from the scene. The driver involved in the pursuit of the shooter(s) was subsequently apprehended and taken into police custody.
Five Casualties, Two in Critical Condition
The overall toll from these interconnected events is five injured individuals. The two motorcyclists are in critical condition. The second accident resulted in three additional casualties: the friend who initiated the pursuit, as well as the woman and child from the third vehicle. All three were reported to be in a state of relative emergency (état d’urgence relative) and received medical attention.
In a span of just over ten minutes, Saint-Priest witnessed two accidents involving three different vehicles, a shooting, and left five people injured, with two fighting for their lives. The local police have launched a comprehensive investigation to shed light on this sudden and violent chain of events, and to determine the role played by each individual involved.
Ongoing Investigation to Determine Motives and Responsibilities
Authorities are working to piece together the sequence of events and identify the motives behind the shooting. The investigation will focus on understanding the initial accident, the circumstances of the gunfire, and the subsequent pursuit that led to the second collision. The individual who pursued the shooter(s) remains in police custody as part of the ongoing inquiry.
This incident has sparked concern within the community, highlighting the need for a thorough and swift investigation to ensure justice and maintain public safety. Further details are expected to emerge as the investigation progresses and witnesses are interviewed.
Source: https://www.leprogres.fr/faits-divers-justice/2026/05/08/accident-suraccident-et-coups-de-feu-pres-de-lyon-cinq-victimes-dont-deux-entre-la-vie-et-la-mort
