Elderly Individual Fatally Injured in Accident on A661 Near Langen at Age 88

An 88-year-old driver from the Wetterau region lost control of his VW Touran on the A661 motorway, resulting in a tragic accident between the Langen and Egelsbach junctions on Wednesday, December 4, at around 1:10 PM.

The incident occurred when the driver, who has not been identified, suffered a suspected medical emergency, causing him to lose control of his vehicle. The VW Touran collided with a tree in the adjacent green strip, resulting in the car being a total write-off.

The driver was immediately taken to a hospital, but tragically, he passed away on Sunday, December 8. The police are still investigating the cause of the accident, with the investigation being conducted by the local police department.

The investigation is focused on understanding the events leading to the accident. This includes examining the condition of the VW Touran and the scene of the accident, as well as reviewing medical records of the driver. The road had to be partially closed to tow the vehicle away, temporarily disrupting traffic.

No further details about the investigation have been released to the public. The police have suggested a possible health emergency as the trigger for the accident, but the exact cause is yet to be confirmed. The investigation may take some time to complete due to its complexity.

Once the investigation results are available, they will be made public. Until then, our thoughts are with the family and friends of the deceased driver. The safety of all road users remains a top priority, and we urge everyone to drive responsibly and seek medical attention if necessary.