Senior woman crashes into fence with BMW: 4,500 euros in damage in Korntal!

Senior woman crashes into fence with BMW: 4,500 euros in damage in Korntal!

In a surprising incident in Korntal-Münchingen, a 78-year-old BMW driver caused a stir on Monday, November 18, 2024. At 12:10 p.m. she was on Ziegeleistrasse when a U-turn maneuver had serious consequences. Unclear as to whether there was confusion, the senior citizen accidentally switched between reversing and forward driving, resulting in a collision with a parked trailer.

But the drama didn't end there! The woman's BMW then rammed a garden fence without braking - and the destruction continued: a play structure and a garden hedge were not spared. The effects of the accident add up to impressive property damage of around 4,500 euros. The scene was certainly a shock to local residents! This incident shows how quickly danger can arise in everyday life, even during seemingly harmless driving maneuvers.

The consequences

The police will now investigate the exact circumstances of the accident. It remains to be seen whether the driver herself was injured or whether other people were in danger. The extent of the damage is significant and raises questions about road safety and appropriate measures for drivers of this age. This incident in Korntal-Münchingen could be a wake-up call to think about safer driving!