Shocking Verdict in the Case of Teenager Damjan Rašević’s Death!
After six agonizing years of waiting, the family of the tragically deceased Damjan Rašević from Loznica has finally received a verdict. But was justice served? Željko Marić (34), a drunk driver of a Peugeot, who in 2017 killed a young boxer and technical school student, was sentenced to only six years in prison! Is that enough for taking a life?
What Happened?
On that fateful evening in August 2017, Damjan was walking home from a birthday party with two friends. Suddenly, the drunk Marić sped towards them at a high speed. He hit Damjan, who was thrown over 20 meters by the impact and landed by the roadside. Shockingly, Marić fled the scene but later returned—not to help, but to buy cigarettes at a nearby gas station, where cameras caught him.
Damjan saved his friend’s life at the last moment by pushing him out of the way but lost his own. His mother, Sanja, is broken and outraged: “Any punishment is too little. He should have gotten eight years, but only got six.”
Family and Society in Shock
Damjan was a diamond in the rough—a third-year technical school student specializing in auto mechanics and a top boxer. His coach remembers him as a humble, hardworking, and calm young man with big dreams. He wanted to finish school, open his own repair shop, and help his family.
However, the court’s decision feels like a cold shower. Marić spent only one year in custody before being released to defend himself freely. Meanwhile, he worked as a taxi driver in Loznica and was even convicted of domestic violence. Is this justice?
Is Justice Served?
Damjan’s family and many citizens ask: Is six years in prison enough for drunk driving and killing a young man? Is this the message to those who endanger lives on the roads? While the family struggles with loss, the convicted driver continues life as if nothing happened.
This tragedy raises many questions about justice, responsibility, and road safety. Will anything change, or will such tragedies keep happening?
What do you think? Is Marić’s sentence too light? Does justice really exist in Serbia for cases like this? Share your thoughts because these topics must not be forgotten!
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