Fatal traffic accident on the L32 near Strasburg: driver died

Fatal traffic accident on the L32 near Strasburg: driver died

on September 2, 2024, around 4:00 p.m., a tragic traffic accident occurred on the L32 near Strasburg, which had a fatal episode. In the direction of Rothemühl, an 81-year-old German driver, who steered a VW T-Roc, lost control of his vehicle for previously unexplained and came off the street. As a result, he crashed into a tree with great force. Despite the immediate medical help, the driver still succumbed to his serious injuries at the scene of the accident.

The damage to the vehicle was considerable; It was badly damaged and had to be recovered by a towing company. The financial loss from the accident is estimated at around 28,200 euros, a sum that underlines the serious consequences of the incident.

reactions and follow -up of the incident

The L32 had to be completely blocked for about two hours to secure the scene of the accident and take the necessary measures. Due to the unclear circumstances of the accident, an independent expert was commissioned by the DEKRA to examine the causes in more detail. It remains to be hoped that the results of this investigation will help to avoid future similar incidents.

This mission also represented a challenge for the emergency services of the Strasburg volunteer fire brigade. With four vehicles and 17 emergency services, they were on site to help with the vehicle rescue and secure the accident site. Their commitment helps to ensure security for all road users and shows the important role of the fire brigade in critical situations.

This accident once again illustrates the dangers of road traffic and the often unpredictable risks that can lurk even on straight routes. The reasons that lead to such an incident can be varied, from the driver's health problems to technical defects on the vehicle. The urgent examination of these aspects is particularly important to improve security on the streets.