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Germany Investigates String of Fatal Traffic Crashes

Four deadly accidents across urban and rural areas prompt inquiries into driver behavior, vehicle conditions, and road safety infrastructure.

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Overview

  • A 42-year-old driver in Stuttgart drove a Mercedes G-Class into pedestrians, killing a 46-year-old woman and injuring at least eight others; negligence is suspected.
  • A 77-year-old man died in a head-on collision on the B14 near Hersbruck after veering into oncoming traffic for unknown reasons.
  • A 58-year-old truck driver was killed on the A38 after crashing into a stationary sign vehicle; the sign vehicle’s driver sustained severe injuries.
  • A 62-year-old motorcyclist died near Gießen after colliding with a car while attempting to overtake a line of vehicles; the car’s driver was unharmed.
  • Police have launched an online portal for witness submissions and continue to investigate the accidents, ruling out intentional acts in the Stuttgart case.