Elderly pedestrian dies after truck collision in Großen-Buseck on Saturday
An 80-year-old pedestrian died on Saturday morning after being struck by a truck in Großen-Buseck. The accident occurred at around 8:50 a.m. on Oppenröder Weg, near house number 9. Authorities have initiated an investigation into the incident.
The collision took place on December 27, 2025, when the elderly man was hit by the vehicle. Emergency services arrived promptly, but his injuries were fatal, and he was pronounced dead at the scene.
The precise details of how the accident transpired remain unclear. Following the incident, the Gießen Public Prosecutor’s Office was notified and has since engaged a forensic expert. This specialist will scrutinize the circumstances surrounding the crash to ascertain what led to the tragedy.
The investigation is currently underway to elucidate the events leading up to the fatal collision. The findings from the forensic expert will shed light on the cause. Authorities have not yet divulged additional details about the truck driver or other contributing factors.
