Parking situation escalates: car crashes into house wall in Fraxern!
On June 10, 2025, a car in Fraxern rolled into a neighboring house despite having the handbrake on, without any injuries.

Parking situation escalates: car crashes into house wall in Fraxern!
A traffic accident in Fraxern caused a stir on June 10, 2025 at 4:09 p.m. when a car crashed into the wall of a neighboring house. The 32-year-old driver of the vehicle had parked her car and applied the handbrake, but the car rolled despite this safety precaution. There was significant damage to the vehicle, but fortunately there were no injuries.
The Fraxern fire department rushed to the scene of the accident with 14 emergency services to bring the situation under control and recover the vehicle. The car was finally freed from the predicament it had gotten into using a tractor.
Technical aspects of the handbrake
The circumstances of the handbrake failure raise questions about liability in the event of an accident. According to experts, it can happen that the handbrake comes off, which can then lead to the vehicle rolling uncontrollably. In such cases, it must be clarified whether the driver or the vehicle manufacturer will be held responsible. It is important that vehicle owners regularly check the functionality of their brakes to avoid similar incidents. Further information on liability issues in the event of handbrake failure can be found on the website of Kachur Rechtsanwälte.
Statistics on traffic accidents are also relevant for developing prevention measures. This is made possible by road traffic accident statistics, which compile detailed information about accidents, those involved and the causes. This data serves as the basis for measures in legislation, traffic education and infrastructure planning, as explained on the Destatis website.