Driver throws bottle onto A92 – passenger window broken!

Driver throws bottle onto A92 – passenger window broken!

On Whit Monday, June 10, 2025, an incident on Autobahn 92 in the Dingolfing-Landau district caused a stir. A 23-year-old driver from Hungary was driving towards Munich around 6:30 p.m. when he was overtaken by a gray vehicle. Suddenly the driver of the overtaken car threw an object, presumably a bottle, out of the window. The object hit the Hungarian's passenger window and broke the window. The material damage caused amounts to around 500 euros, but fortunately the Hungarian was uninjured. The Wörth/Isar motorway police are now looking for witnesses who can provide information about the incident. They can call 08702/9284990. [Wochenblatt] reports that the police take all tips seriously.

But the case from Dingolfing-Landau is not the only such incident on Autobahn 92 in recent times. Just a few days earlier, on Saturday evening around 5:40 p.m., a 34-year-old man from Eching experienced a dangerous situation on the motorway. He also appeared to be in trouble as he threw bottles and personal items out the window of his moving gray VW Golf. He drove in serpentine lines and endangered other road users. He is suspected of being under the influence of narcotics, which prompted the police to intervene immediately. The officers finally found the man at his home address and are now hoping to hear from those affected in this case. [Süddeutsche] reports on the increasing concern that such incidents can cause among drivers.

Psychological consequences of road traffic

The current incidents cast a shadow on the feeling of safety on the roads, especially given the psychological impact of traffic accidents. A study by the Federal Highway Research Institute (BASt) shows that serious traffic accidents can not only lead to physical injuries, but also to lasting psychological problems [BASt]. Psychological impairments are often underrepresented in accident research, although the study clearly shows that around a third of accident victims suffer from anxiety symptoms shortly after the incident and the number of those affected even increases over time.

People with previous psychological problems are particularly affected. The study results show that serious psychological problems are usually permanent and often require early intervention. This underlines the need for action by medical institutions to provide timely assistance to affected road users. It remains to be seen whether the responsible authorities will derive appropriate measures from these findings.

The recent experiences on Autobahn 92 should make us all alert. Whether as a witness or an affected road user - everyone can do their part to ensure safety on the roads.