Fatal Crash in Ludwigsburg Tied to Illegal Street Race

Two young women were killed when their car was struck by a speeding Mercedes; one driver is in custody while the second remains at large.

• The crash occurred on March 20, 2025, when a black Mercedes, allegedly involved in an illegal street race, collided with a car exiting a gas station in Ludwigsburg.
• The victims, aged 22 and 23, were killed instantly after their vehicle was pushed off the road and wedged between trees.
• The 32-year-old driver of one Mercedes was arrested and is in pre-trial detention, charged with participating in an illegal street race resulting in two deaths.
• The second driver fled the scene, and their vehicle was later found abandoned near the crash site; the police have set up a task force to locate the suspect.
• The tragedy has reignited discussions in Germany about the effectiveness of stricter penalties for illegal street racing introduced in 2017.

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