Mother and son struck by car at Kulmbach pedestrian crossing

A routine crossing turned tragic when a mother was critically injured and her son grazed by a car. Police now probe whether speed or distraction played a role.

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2026 March 14 . 11:02 AM

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The image shows a woman crossing the street with a baby in a stroller. She is wearing a black dress... — The image shows a woman crossing the street with a baby in a stroller. She is wearing a black dress and is surrounded by vehicles on the road. On the left side of the image, there is a pole with a sign board attached to it. In the background, there are trees, buildings, and a clear blue sky.

Car hits mother and child on pedestrian crossing - Mother and son struck by car at Kulmbach pedestrian crossing

A 29-year-old mother and her 7-year-old son were hit by a car while crossing at a pedestrian crossing in Kulmbach. The incident left the woman with serious injuries and the child with minor wounds. Police have since opened a criminal investigation into the driver for negligent bodily harm.

The accident happened when a 32-year-old driver failed to notice the pair in time. The mother was struck head-on, while the boy suffered only a graze from the vehicle. Emergency services rushed the woman to hospital for urgent treatment.

An expert will now examine the circumstances to determine the exact cause. Regional traffic data for Oberfranken in 2025 shows a 3.2% drop in overall accidents—the lowest in a decade. However, incidents involving injuries rose by 4.45%, with 3,707 cases recorded.

The driver faces a criminal probe for negligence. The mother remains in hospital with severe injuries, while her son's wounds were minor. Authorities will rely on the expert's findings to clarify how the collision occurred.