accident while overtaking - Motorcycle rider dies in collision with turning car
A young motorcycle rider collided with an automobile that was turning in the Landkreis Alzey-Worms area and sustained fatal injuries. The 22-year-old rider overtook a car and then collided with the one in front, whose driver was reportedly turning left at the time. According to the police report, the young man disregarded the solid line.
The 22-year-old succumbed to his severe injuries at the scene near Schornsheim. His motorcycle caught fire. The 38-year-old driver of the turning car was reportedly taken to the hospital with shock. For the duration of the accident investigation, the B420 highway was closed.
The accident involved an automatic transmission car, as the motorcycle rider collided with it. Such incidents in Rhineland-Palatinate often lead to a significant increase in Accidents on the roads. To prevent similar collisions in the future, traffic authorities might consider stricter regulations for overtaking vehicles.
