Accident - Motorcyclist dies in collision with car
A female motorcycle rider died in an accident on Bundesstraße 388 in the Landkreis Rottal-Inn. A 18-year-old car driver had turned into the oncoming traffic lane to overtake on a long curve late Thursday evening between Huldsessen and Vordersarling, according to police.
There, the car collided frontally with the oncoming motorcycle rider. The 22-year-old woman died at the scene. A car driver following behind the motorcycle also collided with the car in the oncoming traffic. The 53-year-old woman was taken to the hospital with severe injuries.
The 18-year-old was lightly injured. He is expected to face a criminal investigation for reckless manslaughter and endangerment of road traffic, the police announced. Additionally, an investigation is being conducted into a prohibited motor vehicle race, during which the driver was previously observed. This could possibly be related to the accident, it was stated. The Bundesstraße was closed until late into the night.
- The incident occurred on a main road in Lower Bavaria, specifically on Bundesstraße 388 in the Rottal-Inn district.
- The police in Bavaria are investigating whether the 18-year-old driver involved in the collision was participating in an unauthorized motor vehicle race prior to the accident.
- Despite the closure of the main road, traffic was affected due to the accidents and the subsequent investigation by the police.
- Witnesses reported seeing multiple cars on the main road, including the car that caused the accident and several other vehicles that were part of the presumed prohibited motor race.
- Authorities are urging drivers to be cautious on main roads like Bundesstraße 388, especially in areas with curves, as accidents like this one can have serious consequences for all road users and oncoming traffic.
