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Pedestrian, 65, Killed in Nighttime Collision on B2 Near Elsteraue

Police opened an investigation into the crash near the Beersdorf turnoff.

Overview

  • The woman was walking along the right edge of the carriageway in dark clothing shortly before 22:00 when a car struck her.
  • She was thrown against the windshield and into the air, and she died at the scene despite resuscitation efforts.
  • The driver of the car, a 76-year-old man, was not injured, according to a police spokesperson.
  • The affected stretch of the federal highway was fully closed for about five hours for emergency response and scene clearance.
  • Authorities in Burgenlandkreis are working to determine the precise sequence and cause of the collision.