Two Fatal Traffic Accidents Mark New Year's Day in Germany

A 20-year-old motorcyclist and a 17-year-old moped rider died in separate accidents involving a collision with a car and a tree, respectively.

In Euskirchen, a 20-year-old motorcyclist was fatally injured after being struck by a car at an intersection on New Year's Day.
The car, driven by an 80-year-old man, collided with the motorcycle while attempting a left turn, failing to yield right of way.
The motorcyclist was transported to a hospital but succumbed to his injuries shortly after arrival.
In a separate incident in Oschatz, a 17-year-old moped rider lost control in a curve and collided with a tree just minutes into the new year.
Despite immediate medical attention, the teenager also died in the hospital, and authorities are investigating the cause of the accident.