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Slippers are the cause of an accident: woman crashes into house wall without braking!
On July 6, 2025, there was a traffic accident in Udenheim (Alzey-Worms) caused by a slipper, the driver was seriously injured.
Slippers are the cause of an accident: woman crashes into house wall without braking!
A serious traffic accident occurred today, July 6, 2025, in Udenheim in the Alzey-Worms district. A driver was so seriously injured that she had to be taken to hospital immediately. What started as a harmless outing ended in drama exacerbated by the choice of inappropriate footwear.
The incident, which occurred around 4:30 p.m. in the area of Bahnhofsstrasse and Osterstrasse, was caused by defective shoes, more specifically slippers. One of the woman's slippers got stuck under the pedals while driving, which led to a critical situation. Without the opportunity to brake, the driver overtook a vehicle in front and crashed into a house wall without braking.
Consequences of the accident
The seriously injured woman was given first aid by the emergency services, who quickly rushed to the scene of the accident. The material damage is estimated at around 20,000 euros, which shows how quickly an everyday car journey can turn into a costly affair. The police have investigated the accident and confirmed that the unfortunate choice of shoes was a key factor in the fatal event.
Accidents like this raise the question of whether we care enough about our own safety on the road. The right clothing and especially the right footwear are crucial for our mobility and control in the vehicle. The driver from Udenheim learned the hard way that small inattention can quickly develop into major problems.
In a constantly moving everyday life, it is often your own comfort that is the main focus for most people. But in view of such incidents, every driver should think about whether it is really worth driving with unsuitable footwear. Even though slippers are perfect at home, they're better left where they belong.
For more information about the incident and its impact on road safety, we recommend reading the reports from star and Press portal to consult.