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

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

Brunnen, Deutschland - A tragic traffic accident occurred on Saturday in Brunnen, district of Neuburg-Schrobenhausen. As Danube courier came shortly before 11:30 a.m. Ingolstadt was seriously injured. The accident happened at the "Am Goldenen Cross" intersection when a 56-year-old audi driver from Saxony wanted to cross the state road.

The audio driver overlooked the Ford of the older gentleman, who was traveling from Schrobenhausen to Karlskron. Although the 78-year-old had to go, he could not slow down in time. The Ford crashed into the left side of the Audis with full force and was thrown into the green strip by the collision, where he came to a standstill against the direction of travel. The seriously injured driver was brought to the Schrobenhausen hospital with an ambulance, while the person causing the accident only suffered minor injuries.

damage and operations on site

At the Ford of the 78-year-old, total economic damage occurred, while the damage to the Audi is estimated at around 15,000 euros. The Hohenried volunteer fire brigade was on site and took over the backup and regulation of traffic during the accident.

background and traffic accident statistics

accidents like this throw a light on general traffic safety on our streets. Statistical data show that traffic accidents not only represent personal tragedies, but also include a variety of factors that play a role in the traffic safety situation. According to Destatis , the goal is to gain reliable and comprehensive data that can contribute to improving traffic safety. This information serves as the basis for legislative measures, traffic education as well as for road construction and vehicle technology.

Another aspect of traffic safety is the registered traffic notifications. The official statistics of Motor Transport-Bundesamt shows that on January 1, 2025, over 10 million people are recorded in the driving appropriation register, which increases the focus of prevention measures. The most common administrative offenses are speed overruns, which form the tip of the statistics in both men and women.

Such incidents make it clear how important continuous education about traffic safety is. Only together can we help to ensure that the streets of our region become safer.