Actress Monica Odaghiu said that she is traumatized after the accident in which she got into and as a result of which a 35-year-old man died. The 26-year-old says she was shocked by what happened and did everything she could to avoid the tragedy. He also sent a message to the family of the deceased.

Monica Odaghiu in Stormy Night on TNB Stage.Photo: INQUAM Photos / Octav Ganea

Actress Monica Odaghiu, known for her participation in the talent show and her role in the film “Team Building”, was involved in a car accident on Sunday afternoon in the central district of the capital. The car she was driving hit a 35-year-old pedestrian, and it was not possible to save the man.

  • “I had a tragic experience today where I was put in a situation where I had virtually no choice but to watch helplessly as a person died before my eyes, even though I tried to avoid this tragic event. I’m traumatized because I can’t forget those horrible moments when that man passed out, and I don’t wish that on anyone.
  • I apologize to everyone who expected an immediate reaction from me, but believe me, I could not then.
  • I cannot hide any question related to this tragic event, and I want to emphasize that everything was recorded on video cameras, and those who were involved in this case and had the opportunity to check them appreciate that I was not mistaken, my reactions at these moments were natural and correct.
  • My first thoughts are about the family that lost a loved one today. Unfortunately, there was nothing I could do to change this ending, although I did everything I could do in those seconds to avoid tragedy.
  • I ask you all to understand that at these times I also need peace so that I can overcome the shock. Thank you for letting the law speak for itself,” Monica Odaghiu wrote on Facebook.

“He threw himself in front of the car”

“On April 9 of this year, around 4:15 p.m., 112 received a report of a traffic accident on Știrbei Vodă Street. According to the first information, a 26-year-old woman was driving along Știrbei Vodă street from Calea Victoriei and in front of the STB Luterană station surprised and injured a 35-year-old man. According to the results of the road accident, the death of the pedestrian was confirmed, preliminary resuscitation measures were carried out,” the traffic police brigade of the capital police reported.

According to the first studies, the 35-year-old man would cross irregularly.

Monica Odaga was tested using an AlcoholTest device and also using a DrugTest device, the results were negative.

The police is conducting an investigation, establishing the reasons and conditions under which the traffic accident occurred.

Also, in this case, criminal proceedings have been opened for involuntary manslaughter.

In her first statements after the accident, Monica Odaghiu said that the pedestrian jumped out in front of the car.

“He threw himself in front of the car. He waited until I had nothing left to do and jumped in front of me,” she said, according to the Observer News.

Monica Odaghiu, actress and singer, is known for her performances in shows such as “Vocea României” or in the successful film “Teambuilding”.