Three-Car Pileup on A3 Motorway Leaves One Driver Injured Near Rodgau
A multi-vehicle crash involving three cars occurred Wednesday morning on the A3 motorway near Rodgau, between the Obertshausen and Hanau junctions. A 71-year-old driver sustained minor injuries in the collision.
The accident took place shortly after 8 a.m. in the direction of Würzburg. According to initial police findings, the 71-year-old man from the Mainz-Bingen district was driving his Kia Sportage in the leftmost of the three lanes.
A 41-year-old truck driver switched from the right lane to the middle lane and apparently failed to notice a VW Caddy. The van's driver attempted to avoid a collision with the lorry and swerved left, striking the Kia.
The Kia first hit the concrete barrier before rebounding into the VW Caddy. The 71-year-old Kia driver suffered minor injuries and was treated at the scene before being released.
The crash caused approximately €13,000 in total property damage. The hard shoulder and right lane were temporarily closed to allow for accident investigations.
Police are appealing for witnesses who may have seen the incident and can provide further information. Tips can be reported to the Southeast Hesse Motorway Police Station at +49 6181 9010-0.
Investigations into the exact cause of the accident are ongoing.
