Overview

• A 19-year-old man died in hospital after two cars collided near Pforzheim, police said.
• The crash involved a Porsche; the 26-year-old driver suffered light injuries and his 27-year-old passenger was seriously hurt.
• Police report ongoing investigations in Pforzheim with preliminary indications of excessive speed and possible narcotics influence that still require confirmation.
• Property damage from the Pforzheim collision was estimated at at least €100,000.
• In Esslingen am Neckar, a 50-year-old in a sports car reportedly turned too far left, struck a traffic island, lost control, and hit a VW Passat, causing about €410,000 in damage and minor injuries to both drivers.