Legal precedent indicates that reckless driving resulting in death can lead to murder charges, as established by the Federal Court of Justice in Germany.

The family's vehicle was struck first from behind by one defendant's car, followed by a head-on collision with the other defendant's vehicle, leading to the complete destruction of both cars.

The defense for one of the accused has suggested that the mother of the boy may have contributed to the accident by making an inappropriate turn, although the plaintiffs argue that the crash would have occurred regardless.

The two defendants, aged 23 and 25, face serious charges, including murder, attempted murder, and causing bodily harm, alongside participating in a prohibited motor vehicle race that led to the child's death.

The trial is expected to include 24 hearing days, with the boy's mother set to testify next Wednesday, a session anticipated to be emotionally charged.

Even if the defendants are not convicted of murder, they could face significant prison sentences, with illegal street racing resulting in death carrying a potential minimum sentence of ten years.

The defendants were arrested four days after the incident and have remained in pre-trial detention, where they have not commented on the charges against them.

The trial concerning the tragic death of a two-year-old boy, resulting from an illegal street race in Hamburg, has begun seven months after the fatal incident.

The crash occurred on August 26, 2024, on Schiffbeker Weg, where the accused were reportedly speeding over 150 kilometers per hour, resulting in the death of the young boy and serious injuries to his twin brother and mother.

During the trial's first day, emotions ran high as the boy's parents, present as co-plaintiffs, were visibly distraught while the prosecutor outlined the case.

Despite the severity of the crash, the drivers and a 23-year-old female passenger sustained only minor injuries.

The parents of the deceased child are participating as plaintiffs in the trial, highlighting the profound impact of the loss on their family, which previously included twin sons.