Overview
- A car driver attempted a turning maneuver at a junction where turns are not allowed and, according to police, apparently did not see a 21-year-old motorcyclist who then struck the vehicle and was thrown over it.
- The motorcyclist suffered life-threatening injuries and was transported to hospital; the car’s driver and a passenger were also taken to hospital for treatment.
- The motorcycle was destroyed in the crash and police gave an initial estimate of about €35,000 in damage to the vehicles.
- The B3 between Karlsruhe and Ettlingen was closed for several hours for emergency response and roadway cleanup before reopening to traffic.
- Police have opened an investigation and have not released identities, fault rulings, charges, or longer-term medical updates, and turning restrictions at such junctions aim to reduce the risk of these collisions.