Fatal accident on A5: Man dies when collapsing with sprinter

Fatal accident on A5: Man dies when collapsing with sprinter

A tragic car accident called for a man's life on the A5 between Offenburg and Lahr. The fatal incident occurred around 2 a.m. when the driver collided head -on with a sprinter with his car. While the driver of the sprinter was unharmed, the other man was not so happy and lost his life in this terrible crash.

hours of blocking the motorway

The A5 was completely closed in the direction of travel south from 2 a.m. to 8 a.m., which led to considerable traffic disruptions. The highway could not be released for traffic until around 8.40 a.m., as a spokesman for the police confirmed. The investigation into the exact cause of the accident was initiated immediately, and the Offenburg public prosecutor has commissioned an expert to clarify the course of the accident. Details on the age of the deceased driver and the damage incurred are not yet known.

This tragic incident again raises questions about security on the highways and shows how quickly a person's life can change. The investigation is underway, and the police ask for information from witnesses who can contribute to clarifying the accident.