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Traffic accidents in Eichstätt: Three injured and high damage!
Eichstätt: Two traffic accidents on August 9th and 11th, 2025 with minor injuries and investigations into negligent bodily harm.
Traffic accidents in Eichstätt: Three injured and high damage!
On August 9, 2025, there was a traffic accident in Eichstätt that resulted in three people being slightly injured. At 9:30 a.m., at the intersection of Pirkheimerstraße and Industriestraße, a 57-year-old driver from the Neumarkt district overlooked an oncoming 69-year-old driver from the Nuremberg district while he was trying to turn right. The collision resulted in material damage of around 130,000 euros to the two vehicles involved. Both drivers were in their cars at the intersection.
The consequences of the accident were not just of a material nature: two of the 57-year-old's passengers and the 69-year-old's passenger suffered minor injuries and had to be medically treated on site. The industrial road was closed for around 1.5 hours due to the accident. Since the 57-year-old caused the accident through his carelessness, he is facing proceedings for negligent bodily harm. This offense is fulfilled if bodily harm is caused through negligence and can be punished with a fine or imprisonment of up to three years in accordance with Section 229 of the Criminal Code.
Another accident in Schernfeld
The legal consequences for those who caused the accident can be far-reaching. According to the information from Catalog of fines Such perpetrators not only have to prepare for a fine, which is usually between 30 and 80 daily rates for first-time offenders. But also points in the Flensburg driving fitness register and possible driving bans. The consequences can be particularly dramatic if, for example, alcohol is involved, as additional penalties can be imposed in such cases.
Legal aspects of negligent bodily harm
Negligent bodily harm often occurs due to small inattention, such as ignoring traffic signs or distractions while driving. These violations can be enough to cause an accident with injuries, as happened in the cases above. Investigations are then automatically initiated and the police send a hearing letter to the person who caused the accident. In such a case, those affected should definitely consider the support of a traffic lawyer in order to explore their legal options and to better manage the process Froemmig-Gürtler suggests.
Overall, these incidents show once again how important mindfulness is on the road. A small moment of inattention can not only cause suffering, but also have significant legal consequences for the perpetrator. This makes it all the more important to keep your eyes on the road at all times and to be aware of your responsibility.