Squirrel alarm: Traffic accident with 16,000 euros in damage in Speyer!
Squirrel alarm: Traffic accident with 16,000 euros in damage in Speyer!
In the early morning hours of April 17, 2025, a remarkable traffic accident occurred in Speyer, which was caused by a squirrel. According to Tagesschau the animal crossed the Theodor-Heuss-Straße around 6:45 a.m. A driver from Speyer, who tried to avoid the squirrel, had to slow down, which led to a subsequent truck driver with his vehicle.
The accident led to property damage of around 16,000 euros. The truck was no longer ready to drive after the incident and had to be towed. The driver's passenger suffered minor injuries, but did not require hospital treatment. Fortunately, the squirrel got away with a horror and escaped serious damage, such as the
The police warned of the dangers after the incident that animals can represent in road traffic. It was emphasized that human life should always have priority over animal life. Braking maneuvers for small animals should only be carried out if the safety of other road users is not at risk. In larger animals, collisions could result in more serious consequences, which further endangered traffic safety. Such incidents are not unusual. Every year, around 250,000 fatal clashes with large wild animals are registered in Germany, such as the nabu notes. Especially during the months of April and May, the number of accidents in deer are highest, which is related to the reproduction period and the associated movement of the animals. The problem of game accidents is versatile. Streets represent a barrier for many animals that have to be overcome. An example: hedgehog men cross an average of up to 12 streets per night, while many amphibians cover large distances between their habitats. Unfortunately, a few vehicles can already have fatal consequences for these species. Overall, the incident in Speyer not only illustrates the unpredictable moments of road traffic, but also the need to take the security in dealing with wild animals seriously. It is essential to protect both animal and human road users in order to avoid such accidents in the future The reactions of the police
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