Collisions or Incidents - A fatal accident and a severe injury occurred during a lane-change attempt.
While overtaking on road 372 in Rottenburg, a tragic accident occurred leaving a 50-year-old woman dead and a 57-year-old man seriously injured. The incident, taking place on a Monday, involved two drivers attempting to overtake simultaneously. The younger one, inexperienced in such maneuvers, failed to notice the older driver was already in the act, resulting in a close call.
The 57-year-old driver, attempting to avoid a collision, lost control of his vehicle. This caused him to veer off the road and collide with a tree. The driver of the Audi was stuck inside the wrecked car, necessitating the use of heavy machinery by fire department personnel to free him. His 50-year-old female passenger, however, was rescued by onlookers. Unfortunately, she suffered severe injuries from the collision and passed away at the scene. A 47-year-old cyclist who was struck by flying debris sustained only minor injuries.
Authorities estimate the overall damage to be around €35,000.
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- The country road leading to Tuebingen in Baden-Württemberg was often used for overtaking, despite the high traffic.
- The woman, a regular commuter on this road, had warned her fellow drivers about the dangers of such reckless overtaking.
- Upon hearing of the tragic accident, the local police issued a statement advising drivers to exercise caution and adhere to speed limits.
- The woman's vehicle, a small hatchback, had collided with a large truck, causing significant damage to both vehicles and leading to the fatal accident.
- The police in Rottenburg urged drivers to remember that every vehicle on the road, from cars to motorcycles and bicycles, has an equal right to use the country road safely.
- The brave actions of the onlookers and the quick response of the emergency services in Baden-Württemberg helped to minimize further accidents in the wake of the tragic incident.
