Cyclist hit and killed by car on Autobahn 66

A cyclist was hit by several cars on Autobahn 66 and killed. The accident occurred on Friday night near the Wallau exit (Main-Taunus district). The victim is 39 years old, according to police.

According to initial findings, the woman was riding her bike in the left lane of the highway. Shortly after midnight she was hit by a driver who was also driving in the left lane. The man came from Wiesbaden and drove towards Frankfurt.

After the first car, the woman and her bike were hit by several following vehicles, the police said. In total, the police found 14 vehicles involved.

It was initially unclear why the cyclist was on the road. The police and public prosecutor's office were investigating what happened, it was said. The police are looking for witnesses. An expert was also called in - there will be no further information until the report is available.

The motorway area was closed for the duration of the accident investigation and rescue work. Traffic was reopened in the morning.