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Germany Traffic Surge Leaves Motorcyclist Dead as Police Probe Drunk Driving, A7 Pursuit and Hit‑And‑Run

Authorities cite life‑threatening injuries across several states with major delays.

Ein 18-jähriger Deutscher ist bei einem Verkehrsunfall in der italienischen Hauptstadt ums Leben gekommen.
Blick über Lübeck
Das Fahrrad des Mannes am Unfallort.
Der VW Passat liegt nach der Verfolgungsjagd im Wassergraben. Der 31-jährige Fahrer war in einem psychischen Ausnahmezustand.

Overview

  • In Berlin-Pankow, a 42-year-old motorcyclist who collided with a car on Wednesday died in hospital, police said.
  • On the A7 near Tarp, officers disabled a fleeing VW Passat by firing at its front tires and arrested the 31-year-old driver, who provided a blood sample.
  • In the Ansbach district, a 67-year-old in a 13-rider group underwent emergency surgery for a brain bleed and remains in life-threatening condition after a crash.
  • In Schongau, a 41-year-old allegedly drove with nearly 2‰ alcohol, without a valid license and on forged plates, causing a head-on collision that lightly injured an 18-year-old, prompting multiple criminal probes.
  • A chain collision on the A3 near Weibersbrunn injured four people, left one seriously hurt and triggered long backups as several vehicles were towed.