Man Dies in Head-On Collision in Horn
A 44-year-old man from Roermond died early Saturday morning after a head-on collision on Heythuyserweg (N279), authorities reported.
Accident Details
The crash happened around 12:40 a.m. when the man driving toward Horn crossed into the lane of an oncoming vehicle, according to De Limburger.
Emergency Response
- Emergency responders, including a trauma helicopter, arrived at the scene quickly.
- Police attempted to resuscitate the man but his injuries were fatal, and he was pronounced dead at the scene.
- In the other vehicle, a couple from Beek was treated by ambulance personnel and taken to the hospital with unspecified injuries.
Aftermath and Investigation
The road was closed for an extended period to allow authorities to carry out their work.
The Traffic Investigation Team and the Forensic Traffic Team are continuing their investigation into the crash.
"Emergency responders, including a trauma helicopter, rushed to the scene. Officers immediately attempted to resuscitate the driver, but his injuries were fatal, and he was pronounced dead at the scene."
Author's summary: A fatal head-on collision on Heythuyserweg claimed the life of a Roermond man, with investigations underway and road closures during the emergency response.