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Two Killed in Separate Evening Crashes Across Germany as Police Probe Illegal Racing in Solingen

Investigations focus on technical analysis, vehicle seizures, potential street racing.

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.