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Police Officer Killed, Colleague Injured in Patrol-Car Crash Near Titisee-Neustadt

Authorities have opened an inquiry into the cause with an expert reconstructing the scene.

Overview

  • The patrol car on the L156 from Titisee toward Neustadt left a left-hand curve around 21:45, overturned and struck a tree.
  • The 37-year-old driver died at the scene, according to authorities.
  • The 25-year-old passenger was flown by rescue helicopter to a nearby hospital and is now out of life-threatening danger.
  • Police say the patrol was not logged on to an active call at the time, and the cause remains under investigation.
  • The Freiburg prosecutor appointed an accident expert to reconstruct the crash, and Polizei Freiburg posted a public message of mourning.