Accidents in 2024: decline in the injured but tragic death

Accidents in 2024: decline in the injured but tragic death

The Bernkastel-Kues police department reported a slight decline in traffic accidents for 2024. The total number of accidents fell from 986 to 970, which corresponds to a decline of 1.6 %. The number of personal injury also decreased easily, from 151 to 149. The decline in seriously injured, which dropped from 48 to 27, while the number of slightly injured climb - from 101 to 121, especially among cyclists and pedestrians.

Particularly tragic: A 40-year-old motorcyclist died in an accident in Wintrich. The most common causes of accidents remained unchanged, with non -compliance with the safety distance (24.3 %) and turning faulty turning (19.7 %). The influence of wild animals was also a factor that played a role in 27.6 % of accidents. In a total of 25 cases, alcohol and drug influence led to accidents. In addition, 72 drivers were reported in 2024 due to alcohol or drug rides, while the number of accidental escape decreased slightly from 187 to 181.