VW Golf driver in Ellwangen barely escapes the police

VW Golf driver in Ellwangen barely escapes the police

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On Tuesday evening, a dangerous incident occurred in Schwäbisch Gmünd that attracted the attention of the police forces. A white VW Golf, whose driver apparently had no respect for the traffic rules or before the police, showed ruthless behavior. Around 10 p.m., the police in the front Schmiedgasse noticed the Golf, which was intended to get to them at excessive speed. The police immediately switched on the blue light and tried to persuade the driver to stop.

instead of braking, the 22-year-old driver accelerated and raced over a red light tamp with a crushing engine. Even when he turned on Herlikofer Straße, he did not want to calm down and overtook an uninvolved SUV driver in a dangerous way. Its speed reached more than 100 km/h there, although only 30 km/h were allowed. Ultimately, however, the police were able to stop him, whereby she asked the public to provide information about possible endangered road users and especially the SUV driver

further incidents in the area

In addition to the dangerous driving behavior of the golf driver, there were other incidents in the region that made police action necessary. In Ellwangen, for example, a parked car was damaged. Between 11 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., an unknown perpetrator left a damage of around 4,000 euros in a parking lot in Priestgasse. The Ellwangen police started the investigation and asks for information on 07961 9300.

In addition, on Monday between 2 p.m. and 2:15 p.m., a petrol pump was damaged at the tank and rest area Ellwanger Berge West. The polluter tore off the piping pistol from the gasoline hose. The police are also investigating here, and the police station Tannhausen is accepting on 07964 330001.

Another incident occurred in Schwäbisch Gmünd, where Vandalen damaged the canopy of an auditorium of the university of teachers there between Tuesday and Wednesday. With stones they smashed the plastic cover of a light dome and caused an estimated damage of around 1000 euros. The Bettringen police station has taken over the investigation and can also be reached for information on 07171 7966490.

accidents and property damage

There was another particularly unfortunate incident in Neresheim, where a 37-year-old cyclist crashed into a truck. The cyclist noticed the truck too late because a corn field blocked its view. The collision caused him to fell and injured the hospital injured. The damage to the vehicles involved is estimated at around 1,500 euros.

Overall, the numerous incidents in the region show how important attention and mindfulness are in road traffic. The police will continue to call on the population to act and provide information in the event of suspicion in order to identify potential dangers at an early stage.

The importance of mindfulness in road traffic

The events described illustrate the need to reflect on your own driving habits. For drivers and cyclists, attention in road traffic is essential to avoid accidents. It is crucial to follow the traffic rules and to take into account other road users. Everyone can help increase security on the streets, for example by complying with speed limits and reacting to the police warning signals. This is the only way to create harmonious and safe cooperation in traffic.

traffic accidents in the Ostalbkreis

The Ostalbkreis, an important business location in Baden-Württemberg, has seen an increasing number of traffic accidents in recent years. This increase is partly due to the growing traffic volume and the increasing population in the region. In 2022, the police in the Ostalb district counted a total of 1,678 traffic accidents, which corresponds to an increase of 4.5 % compared to the previous year. The most common causes of accidents are excessive speed, alcohol at the wheel and incorrect overtaking maneuvers.

The police regularly carry out prevention measures to increase traffic safety. These contain speed controls, information campaigns and traffic education programs in schools to raise awareness of safe driving.

state measures for accident prevention

In order to increase traffic safety, various state measures and programs were implemented in the Ostalb district. One of them is the introduction of speed limits in particularly accident -prone areas. There are also increased controls by the police, especially in times when there is an increased risk of accidents, such as at dusk or at weekends.

The Baden-Württemberg traffic safety strategy also attaches great importance to the infrastructure. Measure such as the improvement of the road markings, setting up additional traffic signs and the installation of traffic light systems should help optimize traffic management and avoid accidents.

health effects of traffic accidents

traffic accidents not only result in material damage, but also significant health effects on those affected. In 2021, around 24,500 people were injured in traffic accidents in Baden-Württemberg, 455 people lost their lives. This underlines the importance of reconnaissance measures and an increased police presence.

The rehabilitation and healing options for injured vary greatly. Long recovery times and psychological stress are often the result of a traffic accident. In many cases, victims are forced to deal with post -traumatic stress disorders and other mental illnesses. It is therefore important to promote a network for psychological support for accidents.

statistics on traffic accidents in Germany

According to the Federal Statistical Office, there were around 2.6 million registered traffic accidents in Germany in 2022, which is a slight decline compared to the previous year. The number of seriously injured people was around 69,000, while 2,800 people were killed. The trend shows that the number of accidents is still worrying due to speed overruns and increased measures are required to reduce this threat.

statistics also show that young drivers between the ages of 18 and 24 are most often involved in serious traffic accidents. Preventive measures that aim at this age group are crucial for reducing these tragic statistics.