Fatal motorcycle collisions on Germany's B326 and Austria's L701 roads

A 34‑year‑old motorcyclist was killed after his bike collided with a car on the B326 near Wuppertal, Germany, at about 00:12 on 26 June 2026. The car, carrying two occupants, sustained no injuries. Police closed the B326 in both directions until the morning for investigation and advised motorists to detour.

On the same day in Austria, a 39‑year‑old motorcyclist died after losing control on the L701 near Bad Aussee and being struck by a car driven by a 55‑year‑old woman. A 69‑year‑old passenger in the car was injured. The road was shut for roughly two hours while emergency services responded and the scene was cleared.