Accident escape in Ernst: Police urgently are looking for witnesses!

In Ernst An der Moselle occurred between Sunday, January 5, 2025, at 8:30 p.m. and Monday, January 6, 2025, at 8:30 a.m. A car parked on the edge of the road was damaged by an unknown vehicle. In this context, the police are looking for witnesses who can provide information about the person who caused the accident. People who have information are asked to report to the Cochem police on 02671-9840. This message was sent on January 7, 2025, at 8:25 a.m. by the Mayen police department.

The traffic accident statistics for Germany shows that a total of 2,406,465 traffic accidents were registered in 2022. In comparison, 2,314,938 accidents were recorded in 2021 and accidents in 2020. In the case of accidents with personal damage, 289,672 incidents occurred in 2022, with 2,788 people lost their lives. In 2021 there were 258,987 accidents with personal injury and 2,562 fatalities. This high number of accidents illustrates the persistent importance of traffic safety.

causes of the accident and statistics

An analysis of traffic accidents in Hesse shows that the number of traffic accidents with alcohol or drug-related cause has decreased compared to the previous year. 408 traffic accidents were registered in the cities, which represents 32 less than in the previous year and corresponds to a decline of 7.26 %. Nevertheless, the number of people who had an accident rose to 207, which means two more than in the previous year (+0.98%).

Among the victims are 166 slightly injured (five more than in the previous year, +2.48 %) and 38 seriously injured (five less than in the previous year, -11.6 %). There were also three killed, which represents an increase by two compared to the previous year. In the area of ​​the federal highways, 58 traffic accidents were recorded, which corresponds to four less than in the previous year (-6.45 %), while there was a decline in killed and seriously injured on these streets.

The increase in the causes of the accident "speed" and "distance", which have increased by 24.59 % or 10.53 % inner city, is particularly striking. The Frankfurt am Main police have therefore decided to intensify their control and clarification measures, in particular to reduce speeds and distance violations, as they significantly increase the risk of accidents. This applies above all to weaker road users.