Accident in Düren: Pendant violates postman when parking

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Düren -There was a surprising and unfortunate incident in the early afternoon of September 3, 2024 in Roonstrasse when a coupled trailer injured a 35-year-old postman. This unfortunate event raises questions about the safety in road traffic and the proper attachment of followers.

around 1:30 p.m. a 58-year-old driver drove his car and a attached trailer towards Schoellerstrasse. Suddenly a metallic sound sounded that alerted the driver. He made the terrifying discovery that the trailer had loosened while driving. The loose trailer rolled uncontrollably from the road to the sidewalk and crashed into a house entrance where the postman was at this time. The contact with the trailer led him to be pressed against the mailboxes.

The consequences of the accident

The quick reaction of an ambulance crew ensured that the injured 35-year-old was immediately taken to the hospital, where he was treated on an outpatient basis. Fortunately, he only suffered minor injuries, which can be seen as a positive end in view of the situation. Nevertheless, the property damage on the trailer and the mailboxes remains not insignificant. It is estimated that the damage amounts to around 1400 euros.

An aspect that the investigators currently employs is the cause of the loosening of the trailer. Wasn't it properly secured? Or was there a technical defect that led to this incident? These questions still have to be clarified in order to avoid similar accidents in the future.

It is of central importance that both drivers and trailer owners are aware of the risks that can occur when driving with supporters. A proper fuse is not only required by law, but decisive for the safety of all road users.

in Düren is this incident part of a larger trend that has recently been observed in road traffic. Traffic and security authorities call for more mindfulness when dealing with supporters and encourage citizens to ensure that their vehicles and supporters are actually safe. It remains to be seen which knowledge is gained from the ongoing investigation to prevent future accidents of this kind.