Bavaria: traffic accident in Straubing: dead and two seriously injured

Straubing (dpa / lby) - A 61-year-old driver died in a collision with an oncoming car on federal highway 20 in Straubing on Sunday. He died at the scene of the accident. His 27-year-old passenger was taken to hospital with serious injuries, as was the 43-year-old driver of the other vehicle. Both cars were totaled, police said. The exact cause of the accident was initially unknown. After consultation with the public prosecutor's office, an expert was consulted. The B20 was closed for about two and a half hours.