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Motorcyclist, 43, dies after crash in Gretzenbach
A 43-year-old motorcyclist died in Gretzenbach on Tuesday evening.
He was riding towards Olten on Oltnerstrasse in the Swiss canton of Solothurn.
Near a roundabout, he apparently lost control, possibly because he was travelling too fast.
His motorcycle hit the roundabout’s central island, and he was thrown several metres before striking an electrical cabinet at the roadside.
Emergency responders gave first aid, but he died at the scene.
Police and prosecutors have opened an investigation into how the crash happened.
A 43-year-old motorcyclist died after crashing in Gretzenbach on Tuesday evening.
He was riding on Oltnerstrasse towards Olten when he lost control before a roundabout near a Migrol petrol station.
Police said he may have been travelling too fast.
The motorcycle hit the roundabout’s central island, and the rider was thrown several metres before striking an electrical box at the roadside.
First aid was given, but he died at the scene; police and prosecutors have opened an investigation.
- Who
- A 43-year-old motorcyclist.
- What
- He died after losing control and crashing.
- When
- Tuesday evening; the exact date is not stated.
- Where
- Oltnerstrasse in Gretzenbach, near a roundabout by a Migrol petrol station.
- Why
- He may have lost control because he was travelling too fast, according to police.
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The motorcyclist lost control before a roundabout in Gretzenbach and crashed.
First aid was given, but the 43-year-old died at the scene.
Police and prosecutors opened an investigation into how the crash happened.
- Age
- 43
- Road
- Oltnerstrasse
- Destination
- Olten
- Location
- Gretzenbach
- Possible cause
- Excessive speed, according to police
- Crash site
- Roundabout near a Migrol petrol station