Call for witnesses: Accident on the A5 near Freiburg – who saw what?

Call for witnesses: Accident on the A5 near Freiburg – who saw what?

On October 16, 2024, a traffic accident occurred on the A5 motorway near Freiburg, which attracted the attention of the traffic police. At around 6:45 a.m. there was a collision between two vehicles shortly after the Freiburg Mitte junction in the direction of Karlsruhe. A 29-year-old man was driving his Land Rover in the left lane, while a 57-year-old driving a black Ford Focus moved from the acceleration lane to the left lane.

The accident occurred when the Ford driver moved into the left lane and the two vehicles collided. Fortunately, everyone involved was uninjured, but the property damage still amounts to several thousand euros. Such rear-end collisions are not uncommon and can have far-reaching consequences, even if in this case the emergency services were not necessary.

Police call for witnesses

The Freiburg traffic police are now looking for witnesses who observed the incident. Vehicle occupants and drivers who were nearby at the time of the accident are particularly targeted. In particular, the driver of an older Ford Fiesta and an Italian tractor-trailer that was in front of the Ford Focus is asked to contact the police. Information can be given by calling 0761-882-3100.

Accidents like this often raise questions about the exact processes that led to the incident. The police hope to use witness statements to provide a more detailed reconstruction of what happened in order to determine possible violations of traffic rules or to determine whether the driver of the Ford Focus did not pay sufficient attention to the traffic when changing.

The A5 is a busy motorway and accidents are common here, highlighting the need to be vigilant at all times. The increase in road users inevitably brings with it an increase in potential dangers. Wednesday's incident could have been easily avoided if all drivers had exercised due care.

In order to avoid future accidents, we urge you to always keep your distance from other vehicles and to make sure that the traffic situation allows it when changing lanes. Particular attention should also be paid to ensuring that all road users behave appropriately under the circumstances.

For further information, citizens are invited to visit the Freiburg Police website or contact them directly by telephone in order to increase road safety and possibly involve additional witnesses. Smooth traffic is extremely important for everyone's safety and helps minimize the risk of accidents.