Rapid Bucharest midfielder Abdul Kader Keita has been sent to trial by the Bucharest Sector 2 Court for manslaughter and leaving the scene of an accident.
Case Background The Incident:
On March 3, 2026, Keita's car allegedly struck a 67-year-old woman at a pedestrian crossing in Bucharest's Sector 2 district without yielding priority.
Leaving the Scene:
He left the location without notifying authorities and later went to team training. Police tracked him down via surveillance footage.
The Victim's Death:
The victim sadly passed away in the hospital on April 7, 2026, after weeks in critical condition.
Legal Status Charges:
He faces formal charges of manslaughter and fleeing the accident scene, which carry a potential prison sentence of over nine years.
Current Restrictions:
Following initial court hearings where preventive detention requests were contested, he has been placed under judicial control pending further proceedings.
