Serious accident in Brunnen: 78-year-old fights for his life!

Serious accident in Brunnen: 78-year-old fights for his life!

A tragic traffic accident occurred on Saturday in Brunnen, Neuburg-Schrobenhausen district. How Danube Courier Reportedly, there was a collision between two vehicles shortly before 11:30 a.m. in which a 78-year-old Ingolstadt man was seriously injured. The accident happened at the “Am goldenen Kreuz” intersection when a 56-year-old Audi driver from Saxony wanted to cross the state road.

The Audi driver overlooked the older man's Ford, which was traveling from Schrobenhausen to Karlskron. Although the 78-year-old had the right of way, he was unable to brake in time. The Ford hit the left side of the Audi with full force and was thrown into the grass verge by the collision, where it came to a stop facing the direction of travel. The seriously injured driver was taken to Schrobenhausen Hospital in an ambulance, while the person who caused the accident only suffered minor injuries.

Damage and operations on site

The 78-year-old's Ford was a total economic loss, while the damage to the Audi is estimated at around 15,000 euros. The Hohenried volunteer fire department was on site and took over the security and control of traffic while the accident was being recorded.

Background and traffic accident statistics

Accidents like this shine a light on overall road safety on our roads. Statistical data shows that traffic accidents are not only personal tragedies, but also involve a variety of factors that play a role in the traffic safety situation. Loud Destatis The goal is to obtain reliable and comprehensive data that can contribute to improving road safety. This information serves as a basis for legislative measures, traffic education as well as for road construction and vehicle technology.

Another aspect of traffic safety is the recorded traffic irregularities. The official statistics from Federal Motor Transport Authority shows that over 10 million people are on the fitness to drive register as of January 1, 2025, reinforcing the focus on the need for preventive measures. The most common traffic offenses are speeding, which are at the top of the statistics for both men and women.

Such incidents highlight how important ongoing education about road safety is. Only together can we help make our region's roads safer.