Overview
- In Rhineland-Palatinate, a 27-year-old driver died after her car crossed into oncoming traffic on the B271 near Alzey around 17:00.
- The opposing 36-year-old driver suffered serious injuries and was taken to Klinikum Worms as both vehicles were seized for analysis and an accident expert was called.
- In Saxony, an 87-year-old pedestrian was fatally struck while crossing the B6 in Arnsdorf at about 20:24, with police examining whether poor visibility played a role.
- The B271 near Alzey and the B6 in Arnsdorf were fully closed for hours for rescue work, evidence collection and road cleaning.
- In Solingen around 23:20, an 18-year-old in a rental car crashed into a house, suffered minor injuries, and had his vehicle and license secured as police investigate suspected illegal street racing, with initial reports describing a high-speed pass of a patrol and a brief pursuit.