Traffic chaos in Straelen: Witnesses sought after accident while overtaking!

Traffic chaos in Straelen: Witnesses sought after accident while overtaking!

A striking traffic accident occurred on Sunday, October 26, 2025, on Maasstrasse, which is causing a lot of conversation in the region. According to reports from Antenna Lower Rhine There was a collision between a blue Audi station wagon and a gray Hyundai Kona while a truck was overtaking. All vehicles were traveling towards Kevelaerer Straße when the accident occurred.

The incident resulted in property damage to both cars, although the exact cause of the accident was described differently by the drivers. The uncertain traffic situation could have played a role here, as shown in an older case in which a similar situation occurred. A ruling by the Kiel Regional Court described that illegal overtaking is possible if the vehicle in front initially swerves to the left when turning right, which could be important for the distribution of liability. Such a scenario could also be relevant in this case, as the overtaking driver acted in an unclear traffic situation and raises questions about his responsibility.

Looking for witnesses

In order to clarify the exact cause of the accident, the police are calling on all witnesses to come forward. The driver of the overtaken truck in particular is asked to contact us. Anyone interested can contact the Geldern Traffic Commissioner on 02831 1250. If you have any questions, please contact the press office of the Kleve District Police Authority on 02821 504 1111 or by email at pressestelle.kleve@polizei.nrw.de.

The different accounts given by those involved in the accident could complicate the police investigation. It is therefore all the more important that eyewitnesses contribute to the clarification. It has already been established previously that if the traffic situation is unclear, a liability distribution of 60% to 40% at the expense of the overtaking driver can be considered, especially if a side collision occurs between the vehicles, as appears to be the case here, reported RA Kotz.

Legal aspects in focus

The legal framework for such accidents is complex. In cases like these, case law shows that both the overtaking person and the truck driver may have violated the road traffic regulations (StVO). The Kiel Regional Court recently decided in a similar case that both parties had deficiencies in their driving behavior. A fair distribution of liability could therefore also play a central role in this case.

As police continue their investigation, it remains to be seen what additional facts will emerge. The situation illustrates how important it is to be particularly careful when overtaking and to always pay attention to the traffic situation.

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