Fatal accident on L131: motorcyclists dies after overtaking maneuvers

Fatal accident on L131: motorcyclists dies after overtaking maneuvers

On Friday, July 5, 2025, there was a tragic accident on the L131 between Schönau and Badenweiler, in which a 57-year-old motorcyclist was deadly. The incident occurred around 1:30 p.m. when the driver tried to overtake another vehicle in a right -hand bend. There was a collision with an oncoming car that had serious consequences. The motorcyclist suffered serious injuries during the collision and had to be flown to the Freiburg hospital with a rescue helicopter, where he died shortly after his arrival.

The occupants of the car, two people, suffered minor injuries according to the authorities and were released after their treatment on site. The accident led to considerable damage to property on both vehicles, but the exact height of which could not yet be quantified. Due to the rescue measures and the accident recording, the L131 was completely blocked for a period. A local diversion was set up before the block could be lifted again at 4:25 p.m.

cause of the accident and reactions

The exact circumstances of the accident are still unclear, but it is clear that overtaking in the right -hand bend is a risky maneuver that in this case had fatal consequences. The police have started the investigation to clarify the background of the serious accident. Bild.de reports on the tragedy of this incident.

The news of the fatal accident caused dismay in the region. Many motorcyclists and road users are particularly sensitized to the dangers of overtaking maneuvers, especially on winding roads. The incident is reminiscent of the importance of caution and consideration in road traffic in order to avoid such tragedies in the future.

The local authorities advise all road users to exercise special caution, especially in difficult driving situations such as curves and to adhere to the traffic rules at any time to ensure safety in road traffic. If you have further information on this accident, reference is made to the official announcement of the police.