Overview

• On the A12 near Fürstenwalde, a Renault Master struck a truck, killing the passenger at the scene and leaving the driver seriously injured, police said.
• On the B71 near Bremervörde, a 73-year-old woman injured in a five-vehicle crash on Sept. 26 died in hospital on Oct. 1, according to a police update.
• In Rüsselsheim, a 90-year-old using a mobility scooter died in hospital after a car turning from Rembrandtstraße to Varkausstraße hit her; inquiries continue.
• In Helmstedt, a 63-year-old pedestrian was fatally struck by a VW Up on the L322 after a right-hand curve, with police examining why he was on the roadway.
• In Nordhessen, five rain-related crashes on the A4, A7 and A49 injured seven people, prompting advice to slow down, check tires and increase following distances.