Shock on the A 61: Car accident with injuries at Bad Kreuznach!

Shock on the A 61: Car accident with injuries at Bad Kreuznach!

A shocking traffic accident occurred on November 2, 2024 at 8:55 p.m. on the A 61 in Rheinhessen! A 20-year-old driver wanted to drive up on the motorway towards Koblenz at the Bad Kreuznach junction when she suddenly pulled directly from the acceleration strip on the left lane. There was a violent collision with the car of a 41-year-old, who was already on the left road. Fortunately, the injuries to those involved remained rather light, but the Situation was dangerous!

The 20-year-old and her 21-year-old passenger were taken to the hospital as a precaution, as was the 41-year-old and his 40-year-old passenger. Fortunately, two children in the car of the 41-year-old, aged three and seven, remained intact. The police are now investigating whether the young driver's view was restricted by a truck on the right lane. The damage to the vehicles is around 15,500 euros, and the 41-year-old's car had to be towed. During the accident recording, the A 61 was closed in the direction of Koblenz between 9:00 p.m. and 10:15 p.m.

risk of driving maneuvers

The police urgently warns of the dangers that can arise from the acceleration gauge onto the left lane when changing the acceleration. The driving behavior of the 20-year-old shows how important it is to observe the right of way of traffic on the main lane. Such risky maneuvers can have fatal consequences and are a constant danger on our streets.