Ellhofen teenager pedestrian crash, Digi Mart USA News (Ellhofen, Kreis Heilbronn, Germany): Sympathy is running high in Ellhofen after the death of a 15-year-old who was struck by a car in the early hours of Sunday. According to SWR, friends of the teenager have been meeting at the crash site, and residents are discussing road safety in the village.
A 16-year-old who had seen the 15-year-old shortly before the accident is now standing at the spot where his friend was hit. He told SWR that the two had been together the previous evening and had later spoken on the phone.
He first learned that there had been an accident the next day and was only later told that his friend had been involved.
According to the report, the teenager attempted to cross a road early Sunday morning when he was struck by a car. He died hours later in hospital.
Local residents say that young people gather near the location every evening to lay down flowers and light candles.
