Tire chaos on A6: Several accidents in Heilbronn - police are looking for witnesses!

Tire chaos on A6: Several accidents in Heilbronn - police are looking for witnesses!

A dramatic incident on the A6 motorway caused excitement on Sunday afternoon! Around 5 p.m. there were several traffic accidents between Öhringen and Neuenstein caused by a detached tire. The person who caused the accident, a 46-year-old Mercedes driver, had previously noticed on the state road in 1036 due to his unsafe driving style. His front tire was damaged and he lost it on the highway as he continued on the rim.

The consequences were devastating: at least two vehicles were damaged by the tire lying on the road, which led to property damage of around 1,000 euros. The Öhringen police have already started investigations against the driver, which was checked at his residential address. Significant mental defects in his driving suitability were found and he will now have to expect an advertisement. The police are also looking for other road users who may have been endangered or damaged by the tire. Witnesses are asked to report on 07941 9300.

accident statistics in focus

These incidents are part of a worrying trend: the number of traffic accidents recorded in Germany is increasing. In 2022, a total of 2,406,465 accidents were registered, an increase compared to previous years. The accidents with personal damage also increase, which underlines the urgency of traffic safety measures. The current events on the A6 are another example of how quickly accidents can happen and how important it is to drive carefully.