Mysterious death in Starnberg: Who is the unknown man?
In Fürstenfeldbruck, the criminal police are investigating after a body was found on the railway tracks in Starnberg. Looking for clues!

Mysterious death in Starnberg: Who is the unknown man?
On September 28, 2025, a tragic incident became known in Starnberg when a dead man was discovered on the train tracks. The train driver of a passing train noticed the lifeless person around 7:30 a.m. and immediately informed the police and emergency services. The location is at the level of the lake promenade in the direction of Tutzing, specifically at railway kilometer 28.3. The police and rescue workers were deployed quickly, but any help came too late for the unknown man.
As the Mercury reported, the Fürstenfeldbruck criminal police immediately took over the investigation. Fortunately, a forensic autopsy revealed no evidence of a violent crime or suicide. Rather, the investigators assume that there is a high probability that an accident occurred. In order to clarify the identity of the deceased, a call for witnesses was published on October 2, 2025.
Description of the deceased
The deceased man is described as male and between 30 and 40 years old. He has a Central European, well-groomed appearance; His short black hair and clean-shaven face are striking. He was wearing an orange jacket, a red and white checked shirt, blue jeans and light gray sneakers. The white baseball cap with the inscription “Paris 2024” is particularly eye-catching. As the Augsburger Allgemeine police are urgently looking for witnesses who can provide relevant information about the man's identity.
To support the investigation, information can be reported to the Fürstenfeldbruck criminal police on 08141-612-0 or to any other police station. This situation also sheds light on the challenges in the area of road safety. In 2024 there were around 2.5 million road traffic accidents like this in Germany Statista reported. Despite a decline in the overall number of accidents, personal injury accidents remain a current issue of concern to society.
This incident in Starnberg reminds us that such tragedies, often caused by inattention or dangerous situations, can occur at any time. The police are urgently asking the public for help in restoring the identity of the unknown deceased and informing any relatives.