Roundabout in Alzey: Already again accident! Security in danger!

Roundabout in Alzey: Already again accident! Security in danger!

On Saturday evening, another traffic accident occurred in the new roundabout at Alzey. A 27-year-old driver who was traveling on the country road from Framersheim towards Alzey overlooked the roundabout and crashed into an earth wall. Fortunately, the driver was unharmed, reported Antenne KH . However, your vehicle was no longer ready to drive after the impact and had to be towed. The estimated property damage amounts to around 3,000 euros.

This is not the first incident at this point. Only two days earlier had a 59-year-old woman made the same mistake. She also recognized the roundabout too late, possibly due to distractions through a nearby construction site. Her accident also occurred in the roundabout.

accident statistics in the region

According to the Rhineland-Palatinate police, traffic accidents in the Alzey region are steadily a topic. The 2023 traffic accident record shows that a total of 2,287 traffic accidents were registered in the Alzey police department in 2022. This illustrates how important traffic safety measures are in the region. Many of the accidents were caused by distraction or inadequate attention from the drivers, which is also reflected in the recent incidents in the roundabout.

An increased awareness of the traffic rules and a careful driving style could help reduce the number of accidents. The state of Rhineland-Palatinate therefore appeals to all road users to always be attentive and adhere to the traffic signs.