Accident on A1 near Stuhr: driver slightly injured, high property damage

Accident on A1 near Stuhr: driver slightly injured, high property damage

14.08.2024 - 16:47

Police inspection Delmenhorst / Oldenburg - Land / Wesermarsch

The dangers of the wet lane

In early Wednesday morning, August 14, 2024, two traffic accidents occurred on Autobahn 1 in the direction of Hamburg, in the area of the Stuhr motorway triangle. These incidents illustrate the risks associated with bad weather conditions and inadequate attention at the wheel.

First accident with consequences

second accident due to the distraction

About ten minutes later, around 4:25 a.m., there was a rear -end collision due to the first accident. The 49-year-old driver of the tractor-trailer, who had changed lane due to the accident Mercedes, overlooked the Volvo of a 56-year-old driver from Twistringen. The collision again led to minor injuries to the Volvo driver. The property damage to the tractor was low, but the Volvo was also no longer ready to drive after the impact, so that this vehicle also had to be towed. The damage was estimated at around 16,500 euros.

measures against traffic safety

The police have initiated both a criminal and an administrative offense procedure against the 49-year-old tractor driver. These measures are part of a comprehensive strategy to improve traffic safety, especially under difficult conditions such as rain or fog. The incident should be a wake -up call for regular motorway users and drivers in general, the importance of mindfulness and adaptation of the driving style to the weather conditions.

conclusion: More protection for all road users

traffic accidents like this not only illustrate the vulnerability of the drivers, but also the responsibility that every road user bears. The police advised to be particularly careful in bad weather conditions and always keep the distance to other vehicles. It is crucial to increase security on our streets and to raise awareness of the risks so that such incidents can be minimized in the future.

Please ask:

Ronja Weser

Police Inspection Delmenhorst/Oldenburg-Land/Wesermarsch

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