An 86-year-old died in hospital after a automobile accident in Ortenaukreis. On Saturday, the person drove his automobile into the alternative lane of the B33 between Gengenbach and Biberach, a police spokesman mentioned. There he collided with the car of a 24-year-old man.

The 2 males have been taken to hospital with severe accidents. The senior died there that evening. It was initially unclear why the 86-year-old ended up within the reverse lane. The police began the investigation.

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