Rennunglück: L'Osteria-Mitgründer Rader auf Mallorca tödlich verunglückt

Klaus Rader, co-founder of the popular German restaurant chain L Osteria, tragically died in a car accident during a race on the island of Mallorca. The company confirmed the "sudden death" to Deutsche Presse-Agentur upon request. According to police, the accident occurred during the "Challenge Mallorca 550" race. His 39-year-old German passenger suffered a spinal injury and was taken to a hospital, as confirmed by the Spanish police.

The cause of the car veering off the road remains under police investigation. The event organizer canceled the remaining races of the rally and expressed condolences to the bereaved family, stating that the decision was both difficult and irreversible. The 63-year-old entrepreneur took part as a test driver, aiming to familiarize the driver field with the race track beforehand.

Rader, a seasoned racer, lost control of his white Porsche near Lluc, close to the famous monastery of the same name, and plummeted down a hill. The "Challenge Mallorca 550" is a motorsport event for enthusiasts, with two categories - one focusing on maintaining an average speed over the entire course, and the other emphasizing maximum speed.

Rader leaves behind a wife and children. Co-founded with Friedemann Findeis in 1999, L Osteria expanded its presence to Mallorca, with an investment firm gaining majority ownership in 2023. Rader remained a supervisory board member as of the report.