Driver distracted: accident by cigarette ash - warning of the police

Driver distracted: accident by cigarette ash - warning of the police

accident in Laupheim: Distraction at the wheel ends in the tree

On Tuesday, a traffic accident occurred in Laupheim, which is due to distraction at the wheel. An 18-year-old driver of a Mercedes was on the park when he tried to overtake a cyclist. But brief inattentiveness led to dramatic consequences.

The young driver stated to the police that he was distracted by the ashes of his cigarette, which came into the interior through the open window. As a result, he lost control of his vehicle, came off the street and hit a tree head -on. Fortunately, the driver only contracted minor injuries and was taken to a hospital for treatment.

The police warn of the dangers of distraction and carelessness in road traffic, which can often lead to serious accidents. It is important to avoid any forms of disorders and distractions in order not to endanger your own security and other road users. A moment of carelessness can have serious consequences.

The property damage caused by the vehicle is estimated at around 7,000 euros, while the tree suffered damage of around 500 euros. These figures make it clear that the consequences of inattentiveness at the wheel should not be underestimated.

It is important to always concentrate on road traffic and avoid any distractions. The safety of all road users comes first to prevent accidents like this.

- Nag