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Fatal B16 Crash Near Gundelfingen Prompts Negligent-Homicide Inquiry

Investigators ordered an expert crash analysis following the collision at the Peterswörth exit.

Overview

  • Police say the crash occurred around 14:30 on October 29 at the B16 turnoff toward Peterswörth near Gundelfingen.
  • A 77-year-old car driver died at the scene despite resuscitation efforts, and no additional injuries were reported.
  • According to the preliminary police account, the car attempted to turn from an acceleration lane and was struck by an oncoming truck.
  • Prosecutors opened a negligent-homicide case against the 47-year-old truck driver, and an accident-analytic expert report has been commissioned.
  • The B16 was closed in both directions until 19:15 as 36 firefighters from Gundelfingen and Lauingen, police units, the Red Cross, and emergency pastoral care responded.