Serious traffic accident in Much: three injuries, including danger to life!

Schwerer Verkehrsunfall in Much am 4. April: Drei Verletzte, darunter ein Mann in Lebensgefahr. Polizei ermittelt.
Serious traffic accident in Much on April 4: three injuries, including a man in mortal danger. Police determined. (Symbolbild/ANAG)

Serious traffic accident in Much: three injuries, including danger to life!

On Friday afternoon, April 4, 2025, a serious traffic accident occurred in the crossing area of ​​the L 312 and L 350 in Much. The accident in which three people were seriously injured was reported at around 12:30 p.m. A 74-year-old man from Olpe, who was traveling in a white Seat with a 67-year-old passenger, wanted to drive straight at the intersection. He collided with a 75-year-old woman from Much, who drove in a black Skoda. The Skoda driver had initially stopped to let a cyclist pass before she inserted the intersection and overlooked the right-wing Seat. The impact was so violent that both women suffered serious injuries, while the driver of the Seat was seriously injured. Blick currently reports of the dramatic consequences of the collision.

The fire brigade Ruppichteroth and several ambulances as well as an emergency doctor were sent to the scene of the accident to free the injured from the vehicles and to provide them with medically. Everyone involved was then brought to the surrounding hospitals, while the exact circumstances of the accident are further examined by the police. reports that the two vehicles were no longer ready to drive due to the impact and were secured to ensure evidence. The total damage is estimated on a five -digit euro amount.

police investigation and traffic situation

A specialized police recording team from Gummersbach was on site to secure traces. The intersection had to be partially closed during the police measures, which led to considerable traffic disruptions. Only turning from Hoffnsthal to Ruppichteroth was possible during the accident.

The police commissioner in the Rhein-Sieg district has started the investigation into the course of the accident. Such serious traffic accidents not only raise questions about traffic safety, but also remind of the alarming statistics on traffic accidents. According to an analysis of the EU, thousands of people have lost their lives through traffic accidents every year or were seriously injured, although the number of road traffic fats could be reduced by 36 percent between 2010 and 2020. Europarl.eu reported that a total of 22,800 road fats were registered in the EU in 2019, which was aware of the challenges and the necessary Safety management sharpens in traffic.

These incidents make it clear that traffic safety is of the greatest importance for all road users. When evaluating such accidents, it is important to analyze the causes and take appropriate measures in order to further improve safety on the streets.

Details
Quellen