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Mourning for former city priest: Werner Haas died in an accident at the age of 60
Werner Haas, former city priest, died on August 14, 2025 in an e-bike accident in the Allgäu. Bishop Meier expresses his dismay.
Mourning for former city priest: Werner Haas died in an accident at the age of 60
A tragic accident occurred on the night of Monday to Tuesday when the former parish priest of Starnberg, Werner Haas, died in an accident at the age of 60. The accident took place in Allgäu, where he was riding his e-bike. How Mercury According to reports, Haas got into a gravel bed on the way back from an event in Nesselwang and crashed into a pasture at high speed. Despite wearing a helmet, he sustained fatal head injuries. An uninvolved road user found him early Tuesday morning.
The Episcopal Ordinariate of Augsburg expressed concern about the sudden loss on Wednesday. Bishop Dr. Bertram Meier described the news as shocking and expressed his sympathy for the family and friends of Werner Haas. How My Stuttgart According to reports, Werner Haas had an impressive life story that led from electrical engineering to theology. The Wangen native was born on May 20, 1965 and grew up in a family with six siblings.
Professional career and commitment
After graduating from high school and completing military service, he began studying electrical engineering before deciding to study theology at the age of 26. He was ordained a priest in 1998 and held positions in several parishes before becoming the city priest of Starnberg in 2006. There he was responsible for the formation of a parish community and initiated numerous projects that enriched the community.
Werner Haas later took over the Pfronten-Nesselwang parish community and also the office of dean of Marktoberdorf. His work was characterized by a strong focus on the harmonious coexistence and support of believers. The communication of the Gospel and the meaning of the sacraments were particularly important to him.
The dangers in road traffic
Unfortunately, Werner Haas' accident is one of the worrying statistics. In 2024, 441 cyclists lost their lives in Germany, the majority of the fatally injured e-bike riders being over 65 years old. The figures show that the dangers on road traffic for cyclists are constantly increasing. According to a press release from the Federal Statistical Office, the number of Pedelec accidents increased significantly, from around 2,200 cases in 2014 to almost 24,000 in 2023, which represents a tenfold increase.
The average age of the Pedelec users who had an accident was 53 years. This underlines the need to pay attention to road safety beyond the numbers game. It is strongly advised to be aware of the dangers, especially as a cyclist. The circumstances of Werner Haas' accident are a sad reminder of the challenges that cyclists have to face in everyday life.
The exact dates for the funeral rosary as well as for the requiem and the burial have not yet been determined. The community mourns the loss of a committed pastor whose influence will be felt for a long time.