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Forchtenberg (dpa / lsw) - A 74-year-old motorist had a fatal accident in Forchtenberg (Hohenlohekreis) after initial findings indicate that he disregarded the right of way of a 58-year-old.

The two cars collided.

The senior was so seriously injured on Wednesday afternoon that he died a few hours later in the hospital, as the Heilbronn police headquarters announced.

His co-driver was brought to a special clinic by rescue helicopter.

The 58-year-old was slightly injured.

According to the police, the 74-year-old disregarded the 58-year-old's right of way when turning.

© dpa-infocom, dpa: 210428-99-392480 / 2

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