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Shocking accident in Heidelberg: 62-year-old injured – witnesses wanted!
On October 25, 2025, a traffic accident with one injured person occurred in Heidelberg. Police are looking for witnesses.
Shocking accident in Heidelberg: 62-year-old injured – witnesses wanted!
On Thursday afternoon, a traffic accident occurred at the intersection of Bergheimer Strasse and Mittermaierstrasse in Heidelberg, which was reported to have affected a 62-year-old driver. At around 2:30 p.m., the woman, who was driving her Citroen on Mittermaierstraße towards Ernst-Walz-Brücke, collided with a 49-year-old driver of a Mercedes-Benz who was driving towards Bismarckplatz. How MRN News reported, the cause of the accident is still unknown.
Fortunately, the 62-year-old only suffered minor injuries and still had to be taken to hospital. Both vehicles were so badly damaged in the accident that they were no longer drivable and had to be towed away. The total damage is estimated at around 30,000 euros. The police have already initiated an investigation into the course of the accident and the traffic lights at the time of the incident and are asking for any relevant information on 0621 1857-0.
Current traffic situation in Germany
It is interesting that despite the decrease in the total number of accidents, accident-related property damage in particular is increasing. The most common causes of accidents are insufficient distance and inadequate speed. Alcohol-related accidents have also been devastating, with 198 deaths and 17,776 injuries in 2024. With this in mind, it is crucial that there is a broad discussion about improving road safety.
Future measures for more security
With the “Vision Zero” initiative, the EU is pursuing the ambitious goal of zero traffic deaths by 2050. As the VBG reported that the number of road deaths fell to 33 per million inhabitants in Germany, which, however, is exceeded by the European average of 44 per million.
An increase in accidents, particularly involving e-scooters and motorcycles, is expected in the coming years. Motorcyclists should pay greater attention to their safety, especially at the beginning of the spring season, in order to avoid accidents and minimize the risk to themselves and other road users.
The events in Heidelberg are another reminder to improve safety on our roads and to rethink both the awareness of road users and the infrastructure. Stay safe and alert on the road!