Fatal crash in Heidelberg-Rohrbach-one person dies, several injured!

Fatal crash in Heidelberg-Rohrbach-one person dies, several injured!

In the Heidelberg district of Rohrbach, a tragic traffic accident occurred at around 10 p.m. on October 13, 2024. The accident that took place on Karlsruher Straße demanded a human life and left several injuries. A 23-year-old passenger lost his life when the Mitsubishi, in which he drove, collided with a Volvo.

The 21-year-old driver of the Mitsubishi was on the L 594 towards Leimen. When turning to the L 600, which leads towards Gaiberg, there was a collision with the Volvo, whose 40-year-old driver was out of the opposite direction. The force of the impact meant that the passenger suffered serious injuries in Mitsubishi and, despite immediate medical measures, died at the scene of the accident.

Details on the injured

The driver of the Mitsubishi was also seriously injured and had to be taken to a hospital. The inmates of the Volvo, on the other hand, suffered only minor injuries and were also medical care. All those affected received the necessary treatment to provide their injuries.

The financial damage caused by the accident is estimated at around 40,000 euros. However, the exact course of the accident and the causes are still unclear, and the Heidelberg transport service has taken over the investigation into this incident.

After the accident, the accident site was completely closed until the early hours of the morning, around 3:30 a.m., to enable the accident recording and the determination of the exact circumstances. The two vehicles involved were ensured to enable an in -depth technical examination.

Overall, this incident throws a worrying light on safety in road traffic and the potential dangers that can arise when driving carelessly. Traffic tragedies are a constant risk and illustrate the need to adhere to the traffic rules. Further information on this serious accident can be read on www.presseportal.de

The city of Heidelberg and the responsible authorities address their thoughts to the relatives of the deceased and wish all injured a quick recovery. The constant monitoring and improvement of traffic safety remains a priority to reduce such incidents in the future.