German Prince killed at Nurburgring

Hereditary Prince Carl Friedrich zu Löwenstein-Wertheim-Rosenberg was killed yesterday during the third round of the German Endurance Championship in auto racing at Nürburgring. He was 43 years old. Carl Friedrich, who raced using the name Leo Löwenstein, was driving a GT4 Aston Martin, when he collided with two other cars in the 22nd round of the race. His car hit the guard rail, and burst into flame. Although medics and others were able to get to the car immediately, the Prince was unable to free himself, and he died as the result of smoke inhalation.

The funeral will take place on at 2:30 p.m. on Friday April 30 at the Roman Catholic church at Kleinheubach.