Lost load: driver escapes after accident on BAB 62!

Lost load: driver escapes after accident on BAB 62!

A traffic accident with three vehicles involved occurred on Saturday, October 12, 2024, on the BAB 62 between Höheinöd and Thaleischweiler-Frog. The police were alerted at 3:21 p.m. after a previously unknown driver of a car trailer team was traveling in the direction of the Landstuhl and losing charge from his trailer shortly after the Schwarzbachtalbrücke.

This predicament led to the lost load fell onto the oncoming lane and caused a backlog. A driver recognized the holding position of the vehicles too late and crashed into the end of the traffic jam. The impact made sure that two more vehicles were involved in the accident. Fortunately, only one person was slightly injured in this incident.

consequences and property damage

The evacuation of the accident site required a temporary blocking of the road, which also contained the traffic situation. The property damage incurred is estimated at around 11,000 euros. The driver of the car trailer team, who collected the cargo again, received special attention, but disappeared from the scene of the accident. This raises questions because he is legally obliged to participate in the accident recording.

The police are now looking for witnesses who have information about the unknown driver or the incident. Interested parties can contact the Waldfischbach-Burgalben police inspection on 06333/927-0 or contact piwaldfischbach-burgalben@polpolbi.rlp.de by email.

The incident is not only due to the property damage, but also represents a significant aspect of traffic safety and the behavior of road users. The police emphasize the need to take responsibility in an emergency situation and to take part in clarifying accidents.

For further information on this incident and possible developments, those affected or witnesses should pursue regular reporting in order not to miss any important details.