Shock accident in Lahr: Driver seriously injured after tree collision!

Shock accident in Lahr: Driver seriously injured after tree collision!

On Sunday afternoon, a dramatic accident occurred on Hohbergweg in Lahr, which had serious consequences. A 24-year-old Opel driver apparently lost control due to non-adapted speed and crashed into a tree. While his passenger was able to free himself with minor injuries, the driver urgently needed help. Firefighters had to free him from the wreck. Both were immediately taken to the hospital, the amount of damage is estimated at around 5,000 euros. The access to the Langenhard was closed for two hours, while the police were investigating the cause of the accident.

This incident is another alarming indication of the increasing figures for traffic accidents in Germany. The current accident statistics show a worrying increase, with over 2.4 million accidents in 2022. The question remains how many other tragic events are necessary to increase traffic safety. You can find more information and the latest developments here on news.de .