Driver killed by van following truck breakdown

Unfortunate Incident - Driver killed by van following truck breakdown

A 57-year-old truck driver met a tragic end in Unterfranken when he was struck by a small van. The incident occurred after his truck broke down on the side of the road. The driver stepped out to assess the damage, standing on the right lane with his back to oncoming traffic. Unable to see the stranded driver, the small van's driver crashed into him, fatally wounding the trucker on a federal road in Wörth am Main (Miltenberg district). Unfortunately, the trucker passed away at the scene of the collision.

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1. This unfortunate incident took place in Lower Franconia, specifically on a federal road in Wörth am Main, which is located in the Miltenberg district.
2. Despite the traffic regulations and warnings, the driver of the small van failed to notice the broken-down truck and the stranded driver on the right lane, ultimately resulting in an accident.
3. The series of accidents on Bavarian roads has raised concerns among local authorities, leading to increased safety measures and regular inspections for transporters to prevent similar unfortunate incidents in the future.

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