Overview
- A 42-year-old pedestrian was first hit by a truck that swerved to avoid a parked bicycle, then thrown into the opposite lane.
- Police say a dark small car likely ran over the man afterward and drove away without stopping.
- The collision occurred around 1:40 a.m. on December 12 on the B 470 toward Höchstadt an der Aisch shortly after Zeckern.
- Emergency crews attempted resuscitation and took the victim to a hospital, where he died; prosecutors have appointed an expert to review the case.
- The road was closed for several hours, and police ask witnesses or drivers with dashcam footage from 1:30 to 2:00 a.m. on the B 470 or nearby roads between Höchstadt and Forchheim to call 09193 63940.