Tragic accident in Munich: four-year-old dies in a traffic accident

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A tragic traffic accident in Berg am Laim claimed the life of a four-year-old child. The person suspected of causing the accident ran a red light.

Ein tragischer Verkehrsunfall in Berg am Laim kostete einem vierjährigen Kind das Leben. Der mutmaßliche Unfallverursacher fuhr bei Rot.
A tragic traffic accident in Berg am Laim claimed the life of a four-year-old child. The person suspected of causing the accident ran a red light.

Tragic accident in Munich: four-year-old dies in a traffic accident

A tragic traffic accident shocked the community on November 10, 2025 in Berg am Laim, a district of Munich. A four-year-old boy was killed in a collision at the intersection of Kreillerstrasse and St.-Veit-Strasse, leaving the entire neighborhood in mourning. Loud Mercury The child died of his serious injuries in hospital after suffering massive shock during the accident.

The 37-year-old driver of a Skoda wanted to turn onto St.-Veit-Straße when the traffic light gave her the green light. There were two four-year-old children in the vehicle who were securely strapped into their child seats. Unfortunately, the 60-year-old driver of a BMW, who was traveling with a 30-year-old passenger, approached the intersection and turned into the intersection even though the traffic light was red for him. It is suspected that the BMW driver may also have been driving too fast BR.de reported. The impact happened when the turning arrow for the Skoda driver was lit.

Terrible effects

The collision resulted in a serious accident. The young resuscitation patient had to be treated immediately in intensive care after the impact, but unfortunately he didn't make it. The BMW driver, who suffered a shoulder fracture in the impact, as well as the passenger and the other occupant in the Skoda, suffered minor bruises. Hospitalization was unavoidable for all five occupants, including the two children in the Skoda.

The police have opened an investigation against the BMW driver, not only for negligent bodily harm, but also for negligent homicide. The Munich professional fire department was on site to not only care for the injured people, but also provided crisis intervention teams to support relatives and witnesses to the accident.

The intersection remained closed for several hours and caused significant traffic delays while the accident was recorded and the emergency services carried out the first measures.

In a city that is vibrant and full of movement, this tragic incident is a reminder of the importance of being mindful on the roads. In this dark hour, the community is united in its grief and thoughts of the affected families.