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Töffli rider dies after collision with Audi in Zurich
A 42-year-old three-wheeled motorbike rider died after a collision with a car in Zurich on Tuesday morning.
The crash happened on Allmendstrasse in Zurich’s Kreis 2, after the Audi driver had left the A3 at Zurich-Brunau.
Police say the 40-year-old driver touched a curb, lost control of her Audi and hit the motorbike, which was travelling towards Leimbach.
The rider died at the scene despite emergency resuscitation, while the Audi driver was lightly injured and taken to hospital for checks.
Police and prosecutors are investigating how the crash happened and what caused it.
Police are also asking witnesses to come forward.
A 42-year-old rider of a three-wheeled moped died after a collision with an Audi on Allmendstrasse in Zurich.
The crash happened shortly after 10:15 a.m. on Tuesday, after the Audi driver touched a curb and lost control.
The 40-year-old Audi driver was lightly injured and taken to hospital for checks.
The Zurich City Police and Zurich public prosecutor are investigating the cause of the crash.
Police are asking witnesses to come forward.
- Who
- A 42-year-old three-wheeled moped rider died; the 40-year-old Audi driver was lightly injured.
- What
- An Audi collided with a three-wheeled moped after the driver lost control.
- When
- Tuesday morning, shortly after 10:15 a.m.
- Where
- Allmendstrasse in Zurich, after the Zürich-Brunau exit from the A3.
- Why
- The Audi driver touched a curb and lost control. The crash’s circumstances and cause remain under investigation.
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A 40-year-old woman drove her red Audi onto Allmendstrasse after leaving the A3 at Zürich-Brunau.
The Audi driver lost control and collided with a three-wheeled moped travelling towards Leimbach.
The 42-year-old moped rider died despite resuscitation efforts.
The lightly injured Audi driver was taken to hospital, and police began investigating the crash.
- Moped rider
- 42-year-old man
- Audi driver
- 40-year-old woman
- Vehicle
- Red Audi and three-wheeled moped
- Location
- Allmendstrasse, Zurich
- Time
- Shortly after 10:15 a.m. Tuesday
- Investigation
- Zurich City Police and Zurich public prosecutor
Sources
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