Cow accident near Wackersberg: 26-year-old injured, owner reported!

Cow accident near Wackersberg: 26-year-old injured, owner reported!

A happy evening drive ended in a terrible accident for several car crews on Saturday evening near Wackersberg. At around 8 p.m. there was a serious collision on the district road towards Bad Tölz in which a cow ran across the road. What drivers couldn't have imagined at that moment was that the unexpected animal would cause significant traffic disruption. The 26-year-old driver from Wolfratshausen had to apply emergency braking but was unable to reduce his speed in time.

Behind him was a 26-year-old woman from Miesbach who was also unable to react in time. Her car hit the cow with great force and was even pushed into oncoming traffic, where it collided with another vehicle driven by a 33-year-old from Munich. With an unsightly bang and a mess of dented car bodies, the journey temporarily ended on the road for everyone involved. While the Munich man and the Wolfratshauser man were slightly injured, the cow, which unfortunately crossed the road at that moment, suffered fatal injuries and died at the scene of the accident. Süddeutsche reports on the tragic incident...

Cause of accident and responsibility

All too often, drivers in rural areas underestimate the danger that animals can pose on the road. Cows can escape from pastures and run into the streets unexpectedly, as this event demonstrated. In the event of an accident with a cow, drivers must follow several important rules. It is essential to secure the scene of the accident and notify the police to clarify the situation, recommends Catalog of fines.

Speaking of responsibility: After an accident involving an animal, the question of guilt is often assessed by experts. Drivers could potentially be held partially responsible, especially if they were driving too fast or not looking ahead. Animal owners have a duty to keep their farm animals safe; If you fail to do this, you may be held liable for any resulting damage. In the accident, the vehicles also had to be towed due to the extensive damage. The cow owner is now awaiting charges of negligent bodily harm and dangerous interference with road traffic.

The tragic collision raises awareness of the risks of road traffic in rural areas. It is essential that both drivers and pet owners take the necessary measures. The “cattle drive” traffic signs in particular require increased attention, even if constant vigilance is not required.

In order to avoid accidents involving animals in the future, it is also advisable for pet owners to take out pet owner liability insurance. In the event of an accident, the financial burden can be alleviated somewhat. It is important that everyone involved reacts prudently in an emergency - especially in rural regions, where such incidents can occur more often.

The tragedy of this story will certainly remain in the memory of everyone involved for a long time. It remains to be hoped that through greater awareness and mindfulness, such incidents can be avoided in the future.