Life-saving evasive maneuvers: Motorists survive deer collision
Life-saving evasive maneuvers: Motorists survive deer collision
traffic situation in the Weimar area: Animal -proof driving methods required
09.08.2024 - 11:15
State Police Inspection Jena
The streets around Weimar are not only very frequented by drivers, but also in wild animals such as deer. A current incident shows how unforeseen and dangerous a collision with wild animals can be. A 24-year-old driver of a Seat experienced a shock moment during the last night, while he was on the route between Oettern and the book ride, when a deer suddenly jumped onto the road.
The course of the accident
In an attempt to avoid a collision, the driver initiated an evasive maneuver. However, he skidded and lost control of his vehicle. The result was a rollover of the car, which finally came to a stop several meters from the street. Strangely enough, the young man could get away with only minor injuries. Instead, his vehicle may have suffered a total damage.
The meaning of the incident
This incident underlines the growing need to promote a sensitized traffic culture in regions in which wild animals often cross the streets. The collisions between vehicles and wild animals are not only a danger to the drivers, but also for the animals themselves. In recent years, an increase in such accidents has been recorded, which alerts those responsible for the traffic authorities.
call for caution
The scope of such events is often underestimated. It is therefore important that drivers drive particularly carefully in endangered areas and are aware of the possible danger. The police advise caution and slower driving, especially at dusk and during the early morning hours when wild animals are active and often looking for food.
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Despite the glimpse of the driver, this event shows the immense importance of responsible driving behavior in a region that is rich in nature and wild animals. The incident in Weimar is not only a memory of the traffic risks, but also an impetus for discussion about the protection of wildlife and safety in road traffic.
Please ask:
Thuringian police State Police Inspection Jena Police Inspection Weimar Telephone: 03643 8820 E-Mail: DGL.PI.weimar@polizei.thueringen.de
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