Overview

• A police patrol car on an emergency response collided with a Mercedes at an intersection in Altdorf bei Nürnberg on May 1, 2025, at approximately 1:00 PM.
• The collision deflected the patrol car into a traffic light mast, which fell and severely injured a 41-year-old cyclist waiting nearby.
• Four individuals were injured, including the cyclist, two police officers, and the 18-year-old Mercedes driver, all of whom required hospital treatment.
• The Verkehrspolizeiinspektion Feucht has launched an investigation into the cause of the crash, which remains unclear, and is appealing for eyewitnesses to provide information via 09128 91970.
• Material damage from the incident is estimated in the tens of thousands of euros, highlighting the broader risks associated with emergency vehicle operations and urban intersection safety.