Truck crash in Reichenbach: Driver collapses and dies at the wheel!

Truck crash in Reichenbach: Driver collapses and dies at the wheel!

In the early hours of October 2, 2024, there was a tragic incident in Heinsdorfergrund near Reichenbach in the Vogtlandkreis. A truck who was on the service of the German parcel service provider DHL seriously incurred after the driver probably suffered health problems while driving.

The police report that the 54-year-old driver lost control of his vehicle in a left turn at 00:15 in a left turn. The truck then broke a fence and finally landed outside of a hardware store. No other participants were registered in the accident, which makes the accident particularly remarkable.

causes and investigations

A large part of the drama is in the circumstances of the incident. The driver of the truck was only found in the early morning, and the recalled rescue workers were only able to determine the death of the man. Initial investigations indicate that the driver had already died before the accident, possibly through a health collapse.

Although the exact reasons for his condition still have to be examined, the police suspect that a "health problem" led to the tragic event. It remains unclear whether the driver suffered a collapse during the trip or whether there were previous illnesses that caused the accident at that time.

In connection with this incident, it was also mentioned that there have been similar cases in recent times. Another truck in Michelau also had a serious accident in which the driver died, and here too there were indications of medical causes. Such events raise questions about the workload and health situation of truck drivers.

extensive measures at the scene of the accident

The accident site required extensive measures to ensure the safety of other road users. The federal road on which the accident passed had to be closed for over an hour. In order to counter a traffic disability in rush hour, traffic was later lined in a single lane around the scene of the accident. The fire brigade was also used to secure the truck with a tractor and prevent it from tipping over.

The total damage to the accident is estimated at around 135,000 euros. The police in Saxony started the investigation to fully clarify the exact processes and causes of the incident. In particular, the driver's health circumstances are a central concern of the police examinations to understand what exactly led to this tragic incident.

For further information and developments, reference is made to the reporting of the police and other news sources, while the investigation progresses.