Terrible crash in Sandkrug: 15,000 euros in damage, one person injured!

Terrible crash in Sandkrug: 15,000 euros in damage, one person injured!

A traffic accident in Sandkrug, Oldenburg district, caused excitement and significant property damage on Monday, October 14, 2024. The incident occurred at around 5:00 p.m. in which one person was slightly injured and the repair of the vehicles will incur high costs.

During the time of the accident, a 61-year-old man from Großenkneten was driving his Mercedes on Bümmersteder Straße in the direction of Sandkrug. In a critical situation, he had to suddenly stop after reaching the Schultredde. However, this braking did not happen without consequences, as a 56-year-old man from Wildeshausen, who was driving a Ford behind him, was unable to notice the braking maneuver and drove into the rear of the Mercedes without braking.

Injuries and property damage

The collision resulted in a minor injury to the driver of the Ford, who complained of upper body pain following the impact. Both vehicles were no longer drivable after the accident and the amount of damage is estimated at around 15,000 euros. The accident also led to significant traffic delays at the scene of the accident, which lasted until around 6:00 p.m.

Such accidents illustrate the importance of paying attention in traffic, especially recognizing stop signals in front of you in good time. Police will continue to investigate the incident to determine whether there were any further breaches of the rules. The overall picture of the traffic accident shows how quickly critical situations can arise and how important it is to always keep a safe distance.

For further information on this incident and current developments please contact the report on www.presseportal.de be consulted.