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Motorcyclist Killed in Head-On Collision Near Oedheim, Police Say

Investigators are reviewing an attempted overtaking by a 33-year-old driver after a 59-year-old rider died at the scene.

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Overview

  • Police reported the crash occurred Friday around 20:45 on the L1088 between Oedheim and Neuenstadt in Baden-Württemberg.
  • The 33-year-old motorist tried to pass another vehicle and overlooked the oncoming motorcycle, leading to a frontal impact.
  • The 59-year-old motorcyclist suffered fatal injuries and could not be revived at the accident site.
  • The car driver was injured and transported to a hospital for treatment.
  • Authorities fully closed the road due to debris, and the Heilbronn prosecutor ordered an accident expert as the investigation proceeds.