Deadly Car Crash on A3 Highway Near Höchstadt, France (414)
On April 23, 2025, a tragic traffic accident occurred on the A3 motorway near Hoechstadt a. d. Aisch, resulting in the death of a 38-year-old driver of a VW Passat.
Initial findings suggest that the truck had to reduce its speed due to traffic, and the Passat, moving at high speed, collided with the truck's trailer, pushing almost halfway underneath it. The Passat had to be extracted from under the trailer by firefighters using heavy equipment.
The Bavarian Police Headquarters - Middle Franconia is conducting the investigation into the accident, with officers from the Erlangen Traffic Police leading the investigation on the ground. An accident reconstruction expert has been called in to assist with the investigation.
The exact amount of material damage caused by the accident is not yet known, but initial estimates suggest it could be in the tens of thousands of euros. The A3 motorway towards Nuremberg remains closed due to the ongoing investigation and clearance operations from the accident. The closure is expected to continue into the evening.
The public prosecutor's office has requested an investigation into the cause and circumstances of the accident. The press office of the Bavarian Police Headquarters - Middle Franconia can be contacted for inquiries at [email protected]. The telephone number for the press office is +49 (0)911 2112 1030 during office hours, and +49 (0)911 2112 1553 outside of office hours. The press office's website is http://our-platform.de/P4TQ8h.
The accident occurred just before the Hoechstadt-Nord exit. The accident investigator requested by the Erlangen police station for the investigation of the traffic accident on April 23, 2025, on the A3 near Höchstadt a.d. Aisch has not been specified in the available information.
The public is advised to avoid the area and follow traffic updates for alternative routes. Our thoughts are with the families and friends affected by this tragic incident.
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