Accident - Un motocycliste meurt dans une collision avec une voiture
At a passing maneuver on a road in Vogtareuth (district of Rosenheim), a motorcycle rider collided head-on with a car and died. The 26-year-old woman attempted to overtake a truck during a right-hand turn on a Thursday, as stated by the police. In doing so, she noticed the oncoming car.
The motorcycle rider was thrown from her machine due to the impact. The woman died at the scene of the accident. The 75-year-old driver of the oncoming car was taken to the hospital with multiple bone fractures.
The police are now searching for the truck driver as a witness. He had gotten out of the truck, but had already driven away a few minutes later, according to the officers in the statement.
The accident occurred on a countryside road in Upper Bavaria, specifically in the County of Rosenheim, near Vogtareuth. The collision involved a motorcycle and a car, resulting in tragic consequences. The incident caused disruptions in local traffic.
The police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the accident, focusing on the overtaking maneuver performed by the motorcycle rider. The truck driver, who was also involved, is being sought as a potential witness.
Despite their best efforts, the authorities were unable to prevent the fatal accident, emphasizing the importance of careful driving and respecting traffic regulations. Accidents like these serve as a grim reminder of the risks associated with overtaking maneuvers.
