Touched the kerb of a traffic island Motorcyclist dies in accident in Urdorf

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15.8.2024 - 19:36

A 70-year-old motorcyclist died at the scene of the accident on the central island in Urdorf.
A 70-year-old motorcyclist died at the scene of the accident on the central island in Urdorf.
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A 70-year-old motorcyclist died in a road accident in Urdorf. He hit the kerb of a traffic island when setting off and crashed.

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  • A 70-year-old motorcyclist has died in a road accident in Urdorf.
  • The rider hit the kerb of a traffic island.
  • The public prosecutor's office and cantonal police are investigating the exact cause of the accident.

A 70-year-old motorcyclist died in an accident in Urdorf on Thursday afternoon. He hit the kerb of a traffic island when setting off, touched a candelabra on the island and fell. He succumbed to his serious injuries despite rapid medical assistance at the scene of the accident.

The accident occurred at around 3.30 p.m., according to the cantonal police. The public prosecutor's office and the cantonal police are investigating the exact cause of the accident.