The two 19-year-olds committed an offence on the night of 10 to 11 August, resulting in material damage and a fire on Pašman island. On Sunday, 9 August, at around 23:30, they took a van. After taking control of the vehicle, they headed to the adjacent island, specifically to the settlement of Novigrad, bridging the water gap between the two islands.
During the drive, the vehicle struck a metal lighting column. The impact caused sparks that ignited the surrounding low vegetation. The fire spread quickly, engulfing nearby trees, including olive and fig trees. Although firefighters arrived on the scene and extinguished the fire, damage to the vegetation had already occurred.
According to available information, the police filed a criminal report against the two 19-year-olds. The State Attorney's Office in Zadar, as the competent authority, has taken over the case for further proceedings. This incident, which occurred due to carelessness, highlights the risks of careless vehicle operation, particularly during night hours in terrain requiring caution. Police are calling on the public to exercise caution, emphasizing the importance of adhering to traffic regulations and exercising responsibility when driving.
