Deadly accident in Freihung: 18-year-old dies after crash with a fence

Deadly accident in Freihung: 18-year-old dies after crash with a fence

A tragic traffic accident caused great concern to the B299 near Freihung (Amberg-Sulzbach district) on Friday evening at 11 p.m. A 19-year-old driver lost control of his vehicle, which inserted into the village at non-adapted speed and finally collided with a garden fence. Tragically, his 18-year-old passenger died at the scene of the accident, while the driver had to be taken to the hospital with minor injuries. An estimated property damage of around 15,000 euros was incurred.

The saving measures on site were carried out by the fire brigades from Seugast, Freihung, Großschönnbrunn and Vilseck as well as the emergency services. To clarify the cause of the accident, the Auerbach police have initiated investigations into road traffic for negligent killing. An expert was consulted on behalf of the public prosecutor and the accident car was ensured to illuminate the exact circumstances. Mittelbayerische reported .

The current statistics of Statistical offices shows that traffic accidents in Germany are on the agenda. In 2023 there were about 2.5 million road traffic accidents. These figures make it clear that security on the streets is not a matter of course. All the more important are measures in legislation, traffic education and road construction, which are derived from the data collected. Road traffic accident statistics not only serve to record accidents, but also the development of preventive strategies for reducing accidents and their consequences.

facts and backgrounds for traffic accidents

In Germany, the number of traffic accidents with personal injury remains at a relatively constant level if you look at the statistics until the 1950s. In 2023, over 23,000 people had an accident on e-bikes and e-scooters, which represents an increase compared to previous years. The most common causes of accidents are also alarming; Insufficient distance and non -adapted speed are still leading. The traffic fatalities in Germany face a number of 2,839 in 2023, which represents a significant decline compared to earlier decades, but still ensures constant vigilance Statista .

The tragic accident on Friday shows how quickly there can be serious accidents on the streets. It is to be hoped that all road users consciously pay attention to their own security and minimize possible risks. At a time when traffic safety is more to be tested than ever, each individual is required to contribute to it.