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Laurène Fertin
Published on August 23, 2024 at 5:46 p.m. See my news Follow Actu Rennes Audio version generated by AI
Mathis Lambourdea Stade Rennais hopeful, was tried this Friday, August 23, 2024 at the Rennes criminal court for having hit a pedestrian with a scooter and killed her last June.
The young player of 18 ans has been recognized guilty of involuntary manslaughter for failure to comply with a security obligation. He is sentenced to two years in prison, suspended full and simple five-year contract.
The victim’s relatives came in large numbers
In the courtroom, many people had come to attend the judgment of Mathis Lambourde. Before the hearing began, a heavy silence reigned for a long time.
The family, including the victim’s sister and children, as well as relatives, Stephanie Cadeau, had also come in numbers. Some player support had also made the trip.
Mathis Lambourde, for his part, took his place on the defendants’ bench. White polo shirt, shifty look towards the ground or towards the sky, he exchanged only a few words with his lawyer.
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A letter of remorse
During the hearing, Mathis Lambourde expressed himself clearly.
Coldly, I realize that I should never have done that, that it could have been easily avoided. I regret having taken the sidewalk.
Mathis Lambourde
We also learn that he wrote a letter of remorse addressing the family of Stéphanie Cadeau.
“I remain at their disposal if necessary”
Before the deliberation, Mathis Lambourde confided: “There are not necessarily words to replace or repair.”
I am sorry for the family and I sincerely regret what I have done. I remain at their disposal if necessary.
Mathis Lambourde
The lawyer for the civil parties recalled that Stéphanie Cadeau had three children. “His third was son association, created 25 years ago. She leaves a huge gap among her family and the community that he admired so much.”
A conviction that follows the prosecutor’s demands
Mathis Lambourde’s conviction followed the prosecutor’s demands.
On the other hand, the cancellation of the driving licence for one year with a ban on retaking it during the same period, then the ban on driving any motor vehicle on land, were not included in the judge’s decision.
The request for the conviction not to be entered in bulletin 2 of his criminal record was accepted. For civil interests, the case was adjourned to October 10, 2025.
Died of her injuries
On June 18, 2024, Mathis Lambourde was driving on a scooter with a minor behind him on the mail François Mitterrand. He then hit Stephanie Cadeau, 51 years old, programmer of the Les Embellies festival.
Taken to hospital, seriously injured, she died from her injuries six days later.
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