Hamed Elhoucine Alouache, the 28-year-old born in Constantine, Algeria, remains in prison, accused of causing serious bodily harm with “eventual intent” and illegal immigration .
He was the man driving the speedboat carrying 13 fellow Italians that struck a 17-year-old girl on Sunday afternoon, seriously injuring her, with injuries deemed consistent with the action of the propeller . He was recognized by the victim's sixteen-year-old friend, interviewed yesterday by L'Unione Sarda, and his description matches that of the police inspector present on the beach at Su Giudeu.
The 28-year-old remained silent before investigating judge Claudia Falchi Delitala, who confirmed his pre-trial detention.
The man, as stated in the preliminary investigations judge's order, travelled "at high speed" along the stretch of sea in front of the Su Giudeu beach , "entering the area where there were numerous bathers".
Yet, "despite the shouts and gestures of the people in the water trying to signal their presence," the dinghy did not slow down, overwhelming the girl . Furthermore, after the accident, "it decelerated almost to a stop and then set off again at high speed without providing any assistance, moving away in the direction of Tuerredda beach."
Andrea Manunza
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