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Spectacular accident near Ulm: 82-year-old lands on the roof of his Mercedes!
An 82-year-old Mercedes driver had an accident near Neu-Ulm on August 11, 2025 after avoiding a lane change.
Spectacular accident near Ulm: 82-year-old lands on the roof of his Mercedes!
A spectacular accident occurred on Monday afternoon on Bundesstraße 30 near Ulm when an 82-year-old Mercedes driver landed his vehicle on its roof. Loud Ulm News The incident happened around 12 p.m. when the senior was driving north in the left lane and had to avoid a driver who abruptly changed from the right to the left lane. In an attempt to avoid a collision, the driver veered to the left and struck a crash cushion head-on, causing his vehicle to overturn and land on its roof.
The first responders, who quickly rushed to the scene of the accident, helped the driver and stayed with him until emergency services arrived. Fortunately, the 82-year-old only suffered moderate injuries and was taken to the nearest hospital. The Ulm fire department had to secure the scene of the accident and close the bridge to the B28 for a short time in order to absorb the leaking oil and clean the road. The recovery of the Mercedes by a tow truck caused traffic delays for about an hour.
Reactions – the person who caused the accident reports
The driver who caused the accident finally reported to the police, but initially did not dare to stop at the scene of the accident. The police reported that the exact details of the extent of the damage are still pending.
Safe mobility for seniors
This incident also sheds light on the challenges older drivers can face on the road. According to the ADAC As you get older, your ability to react and your eyesight can decrease, which is why older road users should critically question themselves and their driving skills. In 2023, drivers 65 and older accounted for 18.5% of injury crashes, less than their population share of about 22%.
Older drivers are often characterized by a forward-looking driving style, although age-related declines in performance can occur gradually. Health problems and medications can further impact road safety. The ADAC recommends regular medical examinations, especially of eyesight, and offers programs such as driving fitness checks to promote the mobility of older people. Ultimately, independent mobility is an important factor for quality of life and social participation.
The focus on road safety remains of central importance even after this incident. The 82-year-old's accident could be a reason to think about your own driving ability and consider possible alternatives.