Second Fatality Confirmed in A59 Wrong-Way Crash Near Waalwijk
A 24-year-old man has died from his injuries sustained in a collision with a driver traveling the wrong way on the A59 highway near Waalwijk last week, bringing the total number of fatalities in the incident to two. This follows the death of an 81-year-old woman from Oosterhout, who was the driver operating against the flow of traffic.
Details of the Incident
The initial crash occurred shortly after midnight on Saturday, February 22, 2026. The 81-year-old woman was driving in the wrong direction on the A59 when she collided with a vehicle carrying a 23-year-old man and a 24-year-old man, both from Arnhem. The 81-year-old woman was pronounced dead at the scene. Nltimes.nl
The 24-year-old man from Arnhem succumbed to his injuries later, as confirmed by police on Sunday, March 1, 2026. Omroep Brabant
Ongoing Investigations
Authorities are continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident, including why the 81-year-old woman was driving in the wrong direction. No further details have been released regarding the investigation at this time.
Traffic Disruptions
The A59 has experienced some traffic disruptions due to the accident and subsequent investigations. Motorists are advised to check ANWB and Rijkswaterstaat for the latest traffic updates and potential delays before traveling on this route. Night closures are planned for January 2026 for the construction of a recent viaduct. Rijkswaterstaat
Other Incidents in Brabant
In other news from Brabant on Sunday, March 1, 2026, firefighters quickly extinguished a blaze in a shed in Gilze. As well in Gilze, a car crashed through a hedge, struck a parked vehicle and collided with a tree, resulting in injuries to the driver. Police in Eindhoven discovered 357 cartons of illegal cigarettes at two locations in the Gestel district. Finally, a potentially explosive device found in Veghel was determined to be homemade, and the resident involved is awaiting police questioning. Omroep Brabant