Overview
- A 38-year-old Swiss man, reported as Valon Berisha’s cousin, left the A1 near the Lindach service area by Laakirchen around 08:10 on Sunday and struck a wooden noise barrier.
- Emergency responders said the driver was severely trapped; after extrication, roughly 30 minutes of resuscitation were unsuccessful and he was pronounced dead at the scene.
- Berisha was driving ahead, saw the crash in his rearview mirror, stopped immediately, called for help, and provided first aid with other motorists.
- The Red Cross crisis intervention team supported Berisha and fellow helpers after the incident, according to local reports.
- FC Zürich expressed condolences, confirmed Berisha was not involved in causing the crash, and asked for privacy as authorities investigate the cause.