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Two Serious Bavaria Crashes Leave One Dead and One Hospitalized

A prosecutor-ordered expert report will examine causes as police seek witnesses to clarify the crashes.

Overview

  • A passenger in a Porsche oldtimer died after the car left the road near Hohenlinden and hit vegetation; the driver was taken to hospital with serious injuries and first responders reanimated the passenger at the scene.
  • Police say there are currently no indications the Hohenlinden driver was impaired and the public prosecutor has ordered an expert accident report to determine the cause.
  • In Kulmbach a 51-year-old driver turning from a gas station struck an 85-year-old pedestrian, who suffered severe head injuries and was flown by helicopter to Klinikum Kulmbach for treatment.
  • Both incidents prompted formal investigations and the appointment of accident experts to reconstruct the sequences and assess legal responsibility.
  • Authorities ask anyone who saw either crash to contact Polizeiinspektion Ebersberg at 08092/82 68-0 or Polizeiinspektion Kulmbach at 09221/609-0 as expert findings will guide possible charges and safety follow-up.