Fatal frontal crash in Heiligenstadt: 58-year-old dies at the wheel

Fatal frontal crash in Heiligenstadt: 58-year-old dies at the wheel

Heiligenstadt in Oberfranken, Deutschland - A tragic traffic accident shook the state road 2188 between Teuchatz and Burggrub in the Bamberg district on Thursday, February 27, 2025. Around 7:10 a.m., a 58-year-old man from the Bamberg district was traveling with his Seat when he tried to overtake a truck. There was a fateful frontal collision with an oncoming Volkswagen, such as fireworld.at reported.

The seriously injured driver of the Seat was caught in the impact in his vehicle. Rescue workers had to free him, but despite immediate resuscitation, he succumbed to his serious injuries at the scene of the accident. The 28-year-old driver of the Volkswagen also suffered serious injuries and was taken to a hospital for medical treatment. After the incident, state road 2188 between Teuchatz and Burggrub is expected to be completely closed to the accident recording until 1 p.m., the police said. An expert supports the Bamberg-Land officers in the reconstruction of the accident, such as merkur.de reported.

The incident raises questions about overtaking, especially on busy roads. The police warn for caution and a defensive driving style in order to avoid such tragedies in the future. The investigation continues.