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Woman from Altötting dies tragically in escape accident in Regensburg!
A woman from the Altötting district died in an accident in Beratzhausen; the driver fled. Police are investigating.
Woman from Altötting dies tragically in escape accident in Regensburg!
On Monday, January 12th, in the early morning hours between 5 and 6 a.m., there was a tragic traffic accident on the R 11 district road near Beratzhausen in the Regensburg district. A woman was hit by a car and died at the scene of the accident. The Upper Palatinate police have already published new investigation results into this incident. The fact that the driver fled the scene after the accident remains worrying. According to initial information, the deceased woman came from the Altötting district, which underlines the regional connection of the incident. pnp.de reports that ...
Traffic accidents in Germany have undergone a complex development in recent years. Current statistics show that around 2.5 million road traffic accidents were recorded in 2024, a decrease compared to the previous year. Nevertheless, the number of accidents resulting in personal injuries remains at a level that must be considered worrying. Statistically speaking, cyclists are the most likely to get involved in accidents, and the most common causes of traffic accidents with personal injuries are insufficient distance, inadequate speed and driving under the influence of alcohol. Statista states that...
Tragic causes of accidents
Road traffic accident statistics provide a wealth of information to better understand accidents. It shows structures and connections that are crucial for measures in the traffic safety situation. The data is also the basis for legislation, traffic education and road construction. The proportion of accidents that are related to dangerous goods must not be forgotten. Overall, the danger on our roads remains ever present and shows that there is a need for action. destatis.de provides information about...
A fundamental goal that concerns the EU transport ministers is the so-called “Vision Zero”. By 2050 there should not be a single traffic fatality. This ambitious line is characterized by a constant improvement of road infrastructure and increased awareness among road users. Despite a positive trend in recent decades, in which the number of road deaths in Germany fell from 19,193 in 1970 to 2,770 in 2024, the positive development has slowed significantly since the early 2010s.
The shocking statistics make it clear that life on the streets, whether by car, bicycle or other means of transport, still carries risks. It remains to be seen what further measures will be taken to sustainably increase road safety and avoid dramatic incidents such as the tragic accident in Beratzhausen in the future.