Police investigate after dead man is found on B307 parking lot near German-Austrian border

Discovery near Sylvensteinspeicher

Police discovered a dead man on a parking lot adjacent to the federal highway Bundesstraße 307 during the early morning hours of Sunday, 23 August 2026. The discovery was made at approximately 01:25 near the Sylvensteinspeicher reservoir within the municipality of Lenggries. The location is situated in the Upper Bavarian district of Bad Tölz-Wolfratshausen, near the border between Germany and Austria. The identity of the deceased male remained unidentified following the initial arrival of law enforcement officers. Authorities noted that both the personal identity of the individual and the exact circumstances surrounding his death were unresolved.

Forensic measures and crime scene assessment

Following the discovery, law enforcement units cordoned off the parking facility and the surrounding terrain. Forensic specialists worked overnight into Sunday morning to collect and secure physical evidence across the area. A police spokesperson stated that the parking area is being treated as a crime scene as a precautionary measure during the ongoing evidence collection. Investigators are looking into whether the individual died as a result of a violent crime or an accident. Officials ordered an autopsy to be performed on the body to determine the precise cause of death.

Investigation by Kriminalpolizei Weilheim

The Kriminalpolizei Weilheim assumed control of the criminal investigation on Sunday morning. Detectives from the department are conducting inquiries in all directions to reconstruct the sequence of events and clarify how the individual died. Authorities have not excluded any potential scenarios while waiting for the preliminary results of the forensic analysis and the post-mortem examination. The investigative work remains focused on establishing the identity of the deceased man and tracing his movements prior to the discovery.

Road closures and traffic advisories on the B307

The police response and forensic operations caused transport disruptions along the regional road network in Upper Bavaria. Authorities instituted temporary full closures of the B307 in both directions near the discovery site at the Sylvensteinspeicher. Emergency vehicles and specialized investigation units occupied the roadway while technicians documented the scene. Police advised motorists and commuters to avoid the B307 corridor near Lenggries or take wide detours around the border region.