18-year-old motorcyclist dies after accident in Obertshausen
An 18-year-old motorcyclist died in a crash on Friedrich-Ebert-Straße in Obertshausen on Friday afternoon. The accident happened around 3 p.m. while the rider was overtaking a driving school car. Emergency services attempted resuscitation, but the young man succumbed to his injuries at the scene.
The rider was on a Yamaha motorcycle when he lost control during the overtaking manoeuvre. Police have seized the bike as part of their investigation. Authorities are also examining whether an oil slick on the road played a role in the crash.
Friedrich-Ebert-Straße was temporarily closed between Bernardstraße and Dresdener Straße to allow rescue and forensic teams to work. Dr. Michael Klose, a forensic explosive specialist, has been appointed to reconstruct the accident and determine its exact cause. The investigation remains ongoing. Police have urged any witnesses to come forward and contact Heusenstamm police station on +49 6104 6908-0.
The motorcyclist’s death marks a tragic end to the incident. Road closures and forensic analysis were necessary to gather evidence. Authorities continue to piece together the events leading up to the fatal crash.
