Justice for Katarina and Stjepan: The Fight for Justice and Safety on Croatian Roads

The "Justice for Katarina and Stjepan" initiative was launched to seek justice for Katarina and Stjepan Đerek, who tragically lost their lives in a car accident due to the reckless behavior of an individual. This initiative brings together family, friends, and the wider community who cannot remain silent in the face of this injustice. Our fight doesn’t end with seeking justice for them; it has a broader goal: to ensure that such tragedies never happen again.

Why is this important?

Katarina and Stjepan should not have lost their lives due to reckless driving and irresponsibility. Their deaths highlight serious shortcomings in our system, from lenient penalties for drivers who violate traffic laws to insufficient road monitoring and control. This tragedy is not an isolated case, and many families have experienced similar losses because traffic offenses are not penalized seriously enough.

What are we asking for?

• Justice for Katarina and Stjepan – We expect the justice system to apply the law consistently and hold accountable the person responsible for their death. Justice must be delivered swiftly and fairly.

• Stricter penalties for reckless driving – We advocate for amendments to traffic laws to impose harsher penalties on drivers who violate traffic regulations, especially in cases that result in fatalities. The current system inadequately reflects the severity of such accidents, and penalties must be proportionate to the offenses committed.

• Improved road safety – We demand more effective enforcement of traffic laws, including the use of technologies such as speed cameras and increased surveillance on critical road sections. Continuous monitoring of traffic violations is essential to reduce the risk of new tragedies.

• Raising awareness and education – Increasing public awareness about the dangers of reckless driving is key to preventing accidents. We call for the implementation of national road safety campaigns, with a special focus on drivers who break rules such as speeding, driving under the influence, or using mobile devices while driving.

• Fair and transparent justice – We expect all traffic cases involving fatalities to be resolved without delays and procedural errors. The judicial process must be transparent, and those responsible should not escape sanctions due to technicalities or procedural delays.

How can we prevent future accidents?

• Stricter monitoring and control – Comprehensive traffic monitoring is needed, using modern technologies to track speed and driver behavior. Police presence on the roads must be intensified, especially in high-risk areas.

• Harsher penalties and quicker processing – Drivers who commit serious offenses, especially those endangering others’ lives, should face more severe penalties, including imprisonment, to send a clear message about the gravity of their actions.

• Education and prevention – Educational campaigns, particularly targeted at young drivers, can reduce the number of traffic accidents. Drivers who commit offenses should be required to undergo additional training and refresher courses on road safety.

• Swift judicial response – In cases of fatal traffic accidents, the judiciary needs to act quickly and effectively. Delays in prosecution only worsen the grief of families and heighten the sense of injustice.

Conclusion

The "Justice for Katarina and Stjepan" initiative is not only a fight for justice in one case but a call for systemic changes that will protect lives on our roads. We cannot allow irresponsible behavior to go unpunished. We demand safer roads, stricter penalties, and a fair justice system. Together, we can prevent future tragedies and ensure that justice is served for all victims. Your signature is not only support for this family but a contribution to a better future for all of us.

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If you missed the broadcast about the case of Katarina and Stjepan Đerek, you can watch it on the official pages of the TV show Provjereno.

Viktor Đerek    Contact the author of the petition