Fatal accident on A3: Band Kasalla mourns the loss of technician Tom

Fatal accident on A3: Band Kasalla mourns the loss of technician Tom

In the night of Saturday, May 3, 2025, a tragic traffic accident occurred on Autobahn 3 in North Rhine-Westphalia, in which a 55-year-old motorcyclist was killed. The deceased worked as a technician for the well -known Cologne band Kasalla and an accident when he relyed on a car with a trailer in the dark. Despite immediately initiated rescue measures, only his death could be determined, as Derwesten reported.

The band Kasalla was deeply affected by the loss of her technician, whom she described as a close confidant and "family member". In an emotional farewell post on social media, the band members expressed that Tom would be "an inseparable part" of the band forever. In memory of him, the band canceled a concert planned for Saturday in Wuppertal, since the members are unable to perform in this difficult time. The uncertainty regarding a possible catch -up date remains.

psychological consequences of traffic accidents

The fatal accident not only raises questions about traffic safety, but also opens up a debate about the psychological consequences of traffic accidents. The German Road Safety Council (DVR) specifically calls for research projects to record these psychological stress. A special focus is on the dimension and the effects of psychological consequences, which can affect both crashed and indirectly affected persons such as relatives or first aiders. The dvr indicates that acute stress reactions are common, but not all affected mental illnesses.

About 25% of seriously injured in the hospital suffer from psychological impairments, according to a study. Helpless people, mentally preloaded people as well as children and adolescents are particularly at risk. Long -term consequences, such as post -traumatic stress disorders (PTBS) and depression, can be determined in a third of the intensive care patients after 1.5 years. These psychological impairments not only have personal consequences, they can also significantly negatively influence the later traffic behavior.

Early access to professional help offers to reduce psychological consequences is crucial, but is often not guaranteed at the moment. The DVR calls for comprehensive information about the consequences of serious psychological traumatization and suitable care and intervention options. The cooperation between the ministries of traffic, health and the interior is considered necessary to improve the care of those affected.