Nicolae Brica

Nicolae Brica, aged 48, of Heathgate, Norwich, has been involved in a criminal case in the UK following a fatal collision on Christmas Eve 2025 in Barrack Street, Norwich.

Key Facts and Dates:

• December 24, 2025: A car driven by Nicolae Brica collided with two pedestrians in Barrack Street, Norwich, at approximately 1:20 AM. One pedestrian died at the scene, and the other sustained serious but not life-threatening injuries.
• December 26, 2025 (Boxing Day): Brica appeared in court and admitted to a charge of driving with excess alcohol. At this time, it was the only charge he faced, as police investigations into the fatal crash were ongoing.
• February 25, 2026: Brica was initially due to be sentenced for the drink-driving offence, pending a pre-sentence report.
• March 1, 2026: The sentencing for the drink-driving charge was adjourned until May 20, 2026.
• May 20, 2026: A sentencing hearing for the "Drive motor vehicle when alcohol level above limit" offence was scheduled at Norwich Magistrates' Court.
• June 16, 2026: Following further investigations, Brica was charged with causing death by careless driving while over the prescribed alcohol limit and causing serious injury by careless driving.
• June 17, 2026: Brica was due to appear at Norwich Magistrates' Court for a first hearing regarding the new charges.

Charges and Legal Proceedings:

Nicolae Brica initially admitted to driving with excess alcohol. Subsequently, he was charged with causing death by careless driving while over the prescribed alcohol limit and causing serious injury by careless driving. Public court records from Open Court Data UK indicate ongoing criminal cases for Nicolae Brica at Norwich Magistrates' Court.