Is the verdict convicting the driver 100% in an accident that led to the death of his wife and her brother correct, especially since the driver claims that the accident was the result of another car swerving, forcing him to swerve to avoid danger, while the traffic report mentioned the possibility of the driver falling asleep or excessive speed as two causes, which the driver denies?
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If the driver was not negligent, then there is no expiation (kaffarah) upon him, nor blood money (diyah). However, excessive speed is considered negligence, and the person responsible for it guarantees what was damaged because of it. The ruling in the aforementioned matter was issued based on the full details of the accident.
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