Accident - 19-year-old seriously injured during overtaking maneuver
A young female driver lost control of her car while trying to overtake multiple vehicles on a country road in Rastede, Ammerland district. The 19-year-old veered off the road and collided with a tree, according to the police. She was seriously injured and taken to a hospital.
The police reported that the driver attempted to overtake several cars in front of her at night. No further information was available about the other parties involved.
- The accident occurred on a quiet country road in the district of Ammerland, specifically in the town of Rastede, Lower Saxony.
- Due to the high number of accidents on this stretch of road, the local authorities are considering installing additional traffic signs warning of the risks associated with overtaking maneuvers.
- The accident site was cordoned off by the police, causing traffic delays on the adjacent country road.
- The young driver's vehicle sustained significant damage in the incident, and the police are still investigating whether speed or reckless driving played a role in the accident.
- Meanwhile, residents of Rastede and the surrounding areas are expressing their concerns about road safety and urging authorities to take action to prevent similar incidents in the future.
