Ain: Three injured after car hits tree in Saint-Julien-sur-Veyle; separate domestic violence conviction draws attention
A tense week in the Ain department featured a road crash that left three people injured on Friday, February 13 (ET), a life-saving response to a separate roadway medical emergency two days earlier, and a court conviction in a domestic violence case involving repeated assaults on a husband.
Car leaves roadway and strikes tree, injuring three
On Friday, February 13 (ET), a car traveling on route des Roussettes in Saint-Julien-sur-Veyle left the roadway for an undetermined reason and collided with a tree. Three people were involved and were assessed by firefighters at the scene. The precise cause of the loss of control has not been established, and an investigation is continuing.
Initial information from the scene indicated damage consistent with a single-vehicle impact. The identities and conditions of those examined were not immediately disclosed. Authorities did not report any secondary collisions linked to the incident.
Life-saving intervention in a separate incident on Wednesday
In the same village on Wednesday, February 11 at about 2: 30 p. m. ET, a driver suffered a cardiac event at the intersection of the D2 and chemin du Logis, causing a separate run-off from the roadway. Bystanders began resuscitation efforts before first responders arrived, a step credited with helping stabilize the man, who is in his fifties. A dozen firefighters were mobilized.
The driver was transported to the hospital following sustained resuscitation efforts. His passenger sustained lighter injuries and was also hospitalized for care. No additional vehicles were involved in that incident.
Domestic violence case results in conviction elsewhere in Ain
Separately, a woman in Ain was convicted of habitual violence against her husband, a case that brought renewed focus to domestic abuse in the area. The assaults were described as recurring since late September 2025, with one especially violent episode on December 14. During that incident, the husband was shoved against a piece of furniture and suffered head blows; he was also scratched on the face and pulled by the ears. He was later prescribed three days of work incapacity.
The couple’s nearly adult son corroborated the father’s account when he was heard by investigators. The pair are in the midst of divorce proceedings. Details of the sentence were not immediately available, but the decision marks a formal judicial response to a pattern of violence within the household.
Investigations and public safety reminders
Authorities are examining the Friday crash to determine what led the vehicle to veer off route des Roussettes. Conditions such as driver inattention, mechanical failure, or road surface factors have not been confirmed or ruled out at this stage.
Emergency services emphasized the importance of immediate action by witnesses during medical emergencies on the road, as seen in Wednesday’s event. Early intervention can be decisive while waiting for professional responders.
Context for the week in Ain
The succession of incidents underscores a demanding stretch for emergency and judicial services across Ain—ranging from traffic responses to the resolution of sensitive family violence cases in court. As inquiries proceed into the Saint-Julien-sur-Veyle crashes, residents can expect a continued presence of law enforcement and rescue personnel on key routes while investigations and routine patrols continue.
