Accident on the A93: Driver loses control in wet conditions and remains uninjured!

Accident on the A93: Driver loses control in wet conditions and remains uninjured!

A serious traffic accident occurred on Sunday evening, June 8, 2025, on the A93 between the Weiden-West and Weiden-Nord junctions. A 51-year-old driver of a Lithuanian car lost control of his vehicle at around 8:09 p.m oberpfalz24 reports. Inappropriate speed on the rain-soaked section of road led to this unfortunate incident.

The driver suddenly had to brake sharply due to traffic, which caused his vehicle to skid and ultimately crash into the center guardrail. Although the car came to a stop in the left lane, the driver was fortunately uninjured. The resulting material damage amounts to around 12,000 euros, both to the vehicle and to the guardrail. While the accident was being recorded, the right lane had to be temporarily closed, which led to minor traffic delays. The Weiden volunteer fire department, the rescue service and the highway maintenance department were on site.

Speed ​​adjustment in difficult conditions

An important aspect that should not be forgotten in this context is the need to adapt the speed to the road and weather conditions - especially in wet conditions. The ADAC makes it clear that speed limits on wet road sections only apply if a corresponding additional sign is present. A road is considered wet when a noticeably thin layer of water has formed on the road. Individual water points or puddles are not sufficient to justify this classification.

If you drive carelessly on wet roads, not only can safety be at risk, but there can also be legal consequences. Drivers who drive too fast in the wet must expect a fine and in the event of damage, liability is usually fully met in the event of a mishap, while insurance coverage is retained in most cases.

Road safety and statistics

The incident shows once again how important road safety is. Loud Statistics from the Federal Statistical Office The accident situation in Germany is regularly recorded in order to develop measures to improve road safety. These statistics provide comprehensive information about the causes of accidents, people and vehicles involved and also support state transport policy. The results are used for laws, traffic education as well as in road construction and vehicle technology.

The current accident on the A93 is a reminder of how important it is to adapt your driving style to the weather conditions and to act responsibly. This is the only way such accidents can perhaps be avoided in the future.