L'Osteria Founder Klaus Rader, 63, Killed in Mallorca Rally Crash: What We Know

Quick answer: Klaus Rader, 63, the co-founder of the L'Osteria restaurant chain, died in a rally crash on Mallorca on Friday 9 October 2026. His Porsche 911 GT3 RS left the road on the route between Pollença and Lluc during the "550 Challenge" rally. His female co-driver was seriously injured.

Key facts

• What: Road Accident (motorsport rally)
• Where: Route between Pollença and Lluc, Mallorca, Spain
• Reported: 10 October 2026, via www.rallye-magazin.de
• Reported toll: 1 dead, 1 seriously injured
• Emergency number: 112
• Status: initial verified reports; figures may change

What happened

Rader's Porsche 911 GT3 RS left the road during the "550 Challenge" rally on Mallorca on Friday, between Pollença and Lluc, according to reports from dpa, BR24 and BILD. Rader, 63, died in the crash; his co-driver was seriously injured.

The rally organizer cancelled the remaining stages and expressed condolences to the family, BR24 reported.

Who was Klaus Rader

Klaus Rader co-founded the L'Osteria restaurant brand in Nuremberg in 1999 together with Friedemann Findeis. The chain grew to more than 200 branches across ten European countries, with its headquarters in Munich. He is survived by his wife and children.

Motorsport safety context

• Mountain rally stages carry high risk, even for experienced drivers
• Rally organizers stopped the event after the fatal crash
• Co-drivers face the same risks as drivers in rally accidents
• In an emergency in Spain, dial 112 — our emergency numbers directory covers every country

What happens next

Spanish authorities will investigate the crash. We update the live world map as new verified reports surface; the original outlet linked below will carry confirmed details first.

Frequently asked questions

How many people died in the Mallorca rally crash?

One — Klaus Rader, 63, died in the crash.

Where did the crash happen?

On the route between Pollença and Lluc on Mallorca, Spain, during the "550 Challenge" rally.

Was anyone else hurt?

Yes — Rader's female co-driver was seriously injured, according to reports.

*This is a developing story compiled from verified reporting; figures may change as official information is released.*

Source: www.rallye-magazin.de (via Google News). Corroborated by BR24, BILD and dpa. Live tracking: our world map updates every 15 minutes.