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Cyclist Killed in B12 Crash Near Weitnau as Authorities Investigate

Investigators brought in an accident reconstruction expert to determine responsibility.

Overview

  • Police say the collision occurred around 8:30 a.m. Saturday when a cyclist turned from Seltmans onto the B12 and was hit by an oncoming car with right of way.
  • The cyclist died at the scene, and the 24-year-old driver and a passenger were treated for shock, according to the report.
  • In consultation with prosecutors, an accident expert was assigned to reconstruct the crash as part of the ongoing inquiry.
  • The B12 near Weitnau/Seltmans was fully closed for several hours during the investigation and reopened around 12:30 p.m., with a rescue helicopter and multiple units responding.
  • Media accounts differ on the cyclist’s age, reporting him as either 41 or 42, with final confirmation pending.