The man had exited his vehicle after experiencing a breakdown when he was struck by a pickup truck towing a trailer, police said based on initial information. (Alexander Riedel/Stars and Strip)
Updated 8:40 p.m. Central European Time
A 32-year-old man died Friday afternoon in a collision on highway A63 between Goellheim and Winnweiler, according to a Westpfalz Police statement.
The man had exited his vehicle after experiencing a breakdown when he was struck by a pickup truck towing a trailer, police said based on initial information.
He died at the scene.
The two occupants of the Toyota pickup were injured and transported to a hospital, authorities said.
A rescue helicopter and a police helicopter were deployed to the scene. The autobahn remained closed Friday night in the direction of Kaiserslautern as the investigation continued.
A forensic expert has been appointed to determine the exact circumstances of the accident.
August 30, 2024 16:06
