Serious traffic accident in Unterdietfurt: Motorcyclist killed - suspected illegal car race

Serious traffic accident in Unterdietfurt: Motorcyclist killed - suspected illegal car race

suspicious driving behavior on B388 leads to fatal accident

In a tragic night on the B388 in Unterdietfurt in the Rottal-Inn district, a serious traffic accident occurred, in which a 22-year-old motorcyclist lost her life. The police suspect that the accident was caused by participating in an illegal car race.

risky overtaking maneuvers ends in tragedy

According to the local police inspection in Eggenfelden, there was a fateful incident around 10:25 p.m. when an 18-year-old driver overtook in a long right-hand bend and unfortunately captured the oncoming motorcyclist head-on. The young woman had no chance to avoid and lost her life. Another car that drove behind the motorcyclist also crashed into the 18-year-old's vehicle.

a tragedy with devastating consequences

The motorcyclist died at the scene of the accident, while the 53-year-old driver of the second vehicle involved was seriously injured to a hospital. The 18-year-old person who caused the accident got away with slight injuries. All vehicles involved suffered total loss and the total damage is estimated at around 80,000 euros. The B388 had to be completely blocked until around 3 a.m.

call to witnesses and possibly criminal consequences

The police are now urgently asking for testimonies, especially at the events shortly before the accident. The investigators check information on an illegal motor vehicle race in which the 18-year-old driver could have been involved. Information is accepted by the Eggenfelden police inspection on 08721/96050.

The person who caused the accident must expect criminal proceedings for road traffic hazard and at least negligent killing in road traffic.

- Nag