Roller driver (67) dies in a dramatic bus accident in Fürth!

Roller driver (67) dies in a dramatic bus accident in Fürth!

On Wednesday, June 25, 2025, a tragic traffic accident in the Fürth district, which results in a large echo in the region. A 67-year-old scooter driver lost his life at around 5:00 p.m. on the state road between Cadolzburg and Ammerndorf after colliding with an oncoming regular bus. Fortunately, the driver of the bus, a 57-year-old man, was only slightly injured and had to be taken to the hospital for provision.

The scooter driver was just overtaking two cars when the accident happened. The impact force was so violent that total damage occurred on his scooter. The regular bus, which was on a factory trip at the time of the accident, also showed massive front damage. The state road 2409 remained closed in both directions until around 10:00 p.m. in order to secure the scene of the accident and to be able to carry out more precise investigations.

Investigations run

The Fürth traffic police have already started the investigation and is supported by an expert. In order to verify the results of the investigation, a police helicopter was used that made aerial photographs from the scene of the accident. The wreck of the scooter was ensured to gain further information on the cause of the accident, so that at least the background of this tragic incident can be clarified.

accidents in road traffic, like this, are unfortunately not uncommon. According to the data from destatis, the statistics on traffic safety are essential in order to collect basic knowledge about the causes of accidents and risk factors. These statistics serve legislation, traffic education and road and vehicle construction and thus contribute to improving traffic safety.

Such incidents keep reminding us how important mindfulness is in road traffic. The traffic safety situation in Germany requires constant attention to reduce the number of injured and deceased road users. The accident in Fürth is unfortunately another reminder of how quickly the situation can change on our streets.

The local population and the mobile communities are called to be more careful in times like this and to become aware of the dangers that lurk in road traffic. The loss of life clearly shows that there is always a great risk, even on everyday trips. The responsible authorities will continue to do so in the future to prevent such tragic accidents

The investigation continues. For more detailed information and developments, it is advisable to watch the reporting carefully.