On 24 February 2020, a man rammed his car against a crowd at a carnival parade in Volkmarsen, Hesse, Germany, injuring 88 people.

In 2021, Pahler was sentenced to life in prison for attempted murder with a particular severity of guilt, meaning that he would not be automatically eligible for parole.

[1] Hesse authorities cancelled all carnival parades as a precaution that day, and reconvened them on the following morning with enhanced security.

[12] As of 24 February, Pahler was receiving medical treatment for injuries sustained in the incident but would later be brought before an investigating judge.

[1] Pahler was sentenced to life in prison for attempted murder, causing grievous bodily harm, and dangerous interference with road traffic.

[1] He was diagnosed with a "severe" personality disorder with narcissistic, paranoid, and schizoid traits, but was found to be fully culpable for his actions.