# Bulgarian judicial proceedings in Siyana Popova case

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/bulgarian-judicial-proceedings-in-siyana-popova-case
> Updated: 2026-09-23T08:21:36.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 2.

The Pleven District Court has conducted its 12th hearing regarding a fatal traffic accident that occurred on March 31, 2025, near the village of Telish. The incident resulted in the death of 12-year-old Siyana Popova and caused injuries to her grandfather.

Defendant Georgi Aleksandrov remains in custody following the court's rejection of three defense requests to reduce his detention. The legal proceedings have experienced delays while awaiting the completion of a complex automotive and medical forensic expertise, a process that has been ongoing for nearly six months. Throughout the 11 previous hearings, witnesses and experts have been questioned. Outside the courthouse, family and friends have held peaceful protests to demand a “swift and fair verdict.”

## Timeline

### 2026-09-23: Bulgarian courts oversee trials for fatal pedestrian accidents

Bulgarian courts are handling two high-profile pedestrian fatality cases: a trial in Plovdiv involving an insurance manager and a restarted judicial process in Sofia following protests by a victim's family.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/bulgarian-courts-oversee-trials-for-fatal-pedestrian-accidents

### 2026-09-11: Pleven District Court holds 12th hearing in fatal Siyana Popova case

The Pleven District Court held its 12th hearing in the case of the fatal March 2025 accident that killed 12-year-old Siyana Popova. Defendant Georgi Aleksandrov remains in custody.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/pleven-district-court-holds-12th-hearing-in-fatal-siyana-popova-case

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