Overview

• Authorities closed the case following standard checks after confirming no injuries.
• Police located the mother’s car about 60 kilometers down the A73 near Coburg and stopped it to resolve the separation.
• The 14-year-old had been left alone at a nighttime rest area on the A3 near Nuremberg when his mother unknowingly drove off.
• Passersby discovered the boy just before midnight and contacted emergency services, triggering the response.
• Officials emphasize vigilance and prompt public reporting to ensure minors’ safety at highway rest stops after dark.