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Driver Severely Hurt in A94 Crash Near Munich After Car Slams Into Trees

Police say excessive speed on a slick roadway likely led to the high-impact collision.

Overview

  • A 29-year-old Munich man crashed his Mercedes on the A94 near Riem around 21:30 on December 29 while traveling toward Passau.
  • The vehicle left the roadway, struck a guardrail, and hit two trees, uprooting one and tearing out the engine block.
  • The driver suffered severe injuries and was transported to a nearby hospital.
  • The motorway was first fully closed for rescue and cleanup, then partially restricted for about three hours before reopening.
  • Property damage is estimated at roughly €55,000, and responders included five fire service vehicles, emergency medical crews, a crisis intervention team, and the Autobahnmeisterei.