Accidents - Wildlife accident involving a deer and two cars in Swabia
While crossing a road, a deer was first hit by a 17-year-old woman's car and then hurled against the car of a 41-year-old man in oncoming traffic. As the police announced on Saturday, the animal did not survive the accident in Buttenwiesen (district of Dillingen an der Donau) on Friday. A gamekeeper took care of the carcass. The people involved in the accident remained uninjured, said a police spokesperson. Both cars suffered damage totaling around 1800 euros.
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- Despite the caution signs and warnings, wildlife accidents like the one in Swabia are common along the roads of Bavaria, particularly near the Danube river, where wild animals often cross the roads during traffic hours.
- The police in Bavaria have been working on measures to reduce the number of wildlife accidents, urging drivers to remain vigilant, especially during dawn and dusk when animals are most active.
- Last week, in a similar incident in the region of Swabia, an adult stag was hit by an oncoming car, causing a chain reaction that involved three other vehicles in a pile-up.
- In an effort to raise awareness about wildlife safety, the local authorities in Swabia have launched a campaign encouraging drivers to slow down in animal crossing zones and avoid using high beams when wildlife is present on the road.
- The region of Swabia, located in Bavaria, is home to a rich variety of wildlife, including boars, deer, and foxes, making it crucial for drivers to take extra precautions to avoid accidents and protect both animal and human lives.
Source: www.stern.de
