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Police Open Negligent Homicide Probe in Death of Actress Wanda Perdelwitz

The case has intensified calls for safer cycling infrastructure in Hamburg.

Overview

  • Perdelwitz, 41, died from injuries after a September 28 dooring crash in Hamburg-Rotherbaum near Dammtor station.
  • Police say a 28-year-old U.S. passenger who opened a transporter's door is under investigation on suspicion of negligent homicide.
  • Her family published a death notice confirming she died on October 6 and noting she leaves a six-year-old son.
  • Authorities confirmed she was not wearing a bicycle helmet at the time of the collision.
  • NDR aired a tribute and colleagues dedicated a theater premiere, as the ADFC announced a Sunday vigil with a ghost bike at An der Verbindungsbahn.