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56-Year-Old Killed in Hilpoltstein Head-On Crash as Police Launch Investigation

Police are investigating why a car crossed into oncoming traffic, with a witness appeal underway.

Overview

  • The collision occurred around 15:50 on September 28 on Staatsstraße 2388 between Lay and Karm in the Roth district.
  • A VW first moved onto the right shoulder, then entered the opposite lane and struck an oncoming Audi head-on.
  • The 56-year-old Audi driver died at the scene, while his 57-year-old passenger and four occupants of the VW sustained mostly minor injuries.
  • Police inspections from Hilpoltstein and Roth are leading the case, supported by a prosecutor-ordered accident expert from Nuremberg-Fürth.
  • Local fire brigades closed the state road to secure the site, and witnesses are asked to contact Hilpoltstein police at 09174/47890.