Fatal Accident in Vosges: One Man Dead, Woman Critically Injured
A serious traffic accident occurred on January 17, 2026, on the RD157 near Vincey in the Vosges region. This tragic incident resulted in one fatality and left another person in critical condition. The driver of the other vehicle involved has been placed under police custody.
Details of the Fatal Accident in Vosges
At approximately 9:20 AM, a vehicle without a driving license, traveling towards Nomexy, was violently rear-ended. The impact caused the car to leave the roadway and crash into a ditch, striking a tree. The driver was ejected from the vehicle and was trapped beneath its wreckage.
Victims of the Incident
- The driver, a man, did not survive his injuries despite the swift response of emergency services.
- The passenger, who is reported to be his daughter, was seriously injured and was airlifted to a hospital in Nancy, Meurthe-et-Moselle.
- Her vital prognosis is currently uncertain.
Investigation and Traffic Disruptions
The RD157 was closed to traffic from 10 AM until noon following the accident. Authorities have opened an investigation to ascertain the specific circumstances surrounding this tragic event.
Recent Traffic Incidents in Vosges
This is the second fatal accident in the Vosges region in 2026. On January 6, a 59-year-old man was killed after his vehicle collided head-on with a truck on the D417, near the bypass of Saint-Amé.
The ongoing investigations into these incidents aim to improve roadway safety in the area.
