Starnberg: Fatal Accident at Zebra Crossing

Pedestrian Struck by Vehicle

Starnberg, 22nd February 2023 - A pedestrian was fatally injured when struck by a passenger vehicle near a crosswalk in the Stadtmitte district of Starnberg on Wednesday afternoon.

The incident, which occurred around 2:45 p.m., involved a female pedestrian in her 70s who was reportedly crossing the street at a designated zebra crossing on Maximilianstraße when she was hit by a vehicle traveling towards the Starnberger See. Emergency responders, including police, firefighters, and paramedics, were dispatched to the scene.

According to witnesses, the pedestrian was crossing the street when a white sedan approached and failed to yield to her right of way as required by law. The vehicle struck the pedestrian with considerable impact, throwing her to the ground. Passersby immediately alerted the authorities and attempted to assist the injured woman until help arrived.

Despite the prompt arrival of paramedics and the provision of emergency medical treatment, the pedestrian succumbed to her injuries at the scene. The driver of the vehicle, a 28-year-old male resident of Starnberg, was uninjured but visibly shaken and cooperative with the police investigation.

The exact circumstances of the accident are currently under investigation by the Starnberg Police Department. The affected section of Maximilianstraße was closed to traffic for several hours while forensic teams gathered evidence and conducted measurements. Motorists were advised to use alternative routes during the closure.

The tragic incident has sent shockwaves through the local community, with residents expressing their condolences to the victim's family and calling for increased safety measures at pedestrian crossings in the area. The Starnberg City Council has announced that it will be reviewing the safety of all zebra crossings in the city and considering additional measures to enhance pedestrian protection.