A tragic incident unfolded in Paris's 20th arrondissement on July 17, 2024, when a car plowed into the terrace of Café Le Ramus.

The crash resulted in one fatality and left six people injured, three critically.

Eyewitnesses reported chaos as chairs were swept away and patrons were thrown to the ground.

The driver, who initially fled the scene, was later apprehended and taken into custody.

Paris prosecutors have opened an investigation for involuntary homicide and injury.

While authorities are currently treating the incident as a traffic accident, the investigation is ongoing.