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Accident in Forchheim: 65-year-old injured, driver fails to stop!
On June 26, 2025, there was a traffic accident in Forchheim in which a passenger was injured. Investigations are ongoing.
Accident in Forchheim: 65-year-old injured, driver fails to stop!
On Wednesday afternoon, June 26, 2025, there was a traffic accident in Forchheim that slightly injured a 65-year-old female passenger. The incident occurred when a 50-year-old driver wanted to turn onto Willy-Brandt-Allee on State Road 2243 from Kersbach and had to stop due to traffic. A 78-year-old driver recognized the situation too late and collided with the 50-year-old's car. The estimated material damage amounts to around 18,000 euros. The police have started investigating the exact cause of the accident in order to clarify further details. [InFranken] reports that fortunately the accident did not have any serious consequences, but the passenger's injuries underline the dangers of road traffic.
Accident statistics show that road safety remains an important issue in Germany. In 2023, around 2.5 million traffic accidents were registered, with the number of accidents constantly increasing, mainly due to increasing traffic. The most common causes of accidents with personal injuries are insufficient distance, inadequate speed and driving under the influence of alcohol. [Statista] highlights that there were around 15,700 alcohol-related personal injury accidents in 2023, resulting in 193 fatalities. These figures make it clear that road safety is not only an individual concern, but also a social concern.
A look at road safety
Every accident, even if it ends lightly as in the case in Forchheim, reminds us how important defensive driving is. After all, many of the accidents that occur every year are due to avoidable errors. In Germany, the number of road deaths in 2023 will be 2,839, which is below the EU average of 46 deaths per million inhabitants - Germany's rate is 34 per million inhabitants. Nevertheless, the goal of zero traffic fatalities by 2050 is ambitious and requires the cooperation of all road users. [Statista] sheds further light on the problem and shows that the number of accidents is higher, particularly on motorways and federal roads than on state or district roads.
In this time of change and increasing electromobility, there are also new challenges to overcome. The number of accidents involving e-bikes and e-scooters is also increasing. In 2023, 23,744 people were injured or killed in accidents involving e-bikes. As road conditions and traffic habits continue to change, a more vigilant approach to road safety remains essential – for both drivers and cyclists.
Overall, the tragic incident in Forchheim shows once again that every road user has a responsibility to protect themselves and others on the road. Only with a watchful eye and respectful cooperation can the so-called “Vision Zero” goal of traffic-free streets be achieved by 2050.