Overview
- Emergency services confirmed the 49-year-old died at the scene between Appenweier and Achern on Thursday evening.
- According to initial police information, he had overtaken a truck and braked sharply, leading the truck to rear-end his Mercedes.
- After stopping on the hard shoulder, he entered the roadway for reasons not yet known and was struck by a Renault driven by a 65-year-old.
- Rescuers attempted to resuscitate the man but could only pronounce him dead, while the Renault driver suffered shock.
- The A5 northbound was fully closed with traffic diverted at the Appenweier junction as officers continued their investigation.