Tragic head-on accident near Patersdorf: two women die!

Tragic head-on accident near Patersdorf: two women die!

On Easter Monday, April 21, 2025, a devastating traffic accident occurred on the B11 north of Patersdorf. A Ford, driven by a 51-year-old woman, crossed into the oncoming lane for unknown reasons and collided head-on with a Dacia, which was driven by a 62-year-old woman. In this tragic incident, the 62-year-old driver and her 42-year-old daughter tragically lost their lives at the scene of the accident. The remaining occupants of the Dacia, the driver's husband and granddaughter, were slightly injured and taken to hospital, reports Fireworld.

The situation was particularly dramatic when the Ford caught fire after the collision and a 50-year-old first aider pulled the driver out of the burning vehicle. The 51-year-old driver who caused the accident suffered serious injuries and was taken by rescue helicopter to a hospital where she was operated on. While the accident was being recorded, the B11 was closed for the investigation. The total damage to the vehicles is estimated at around 50,000 euros.

Four-part traffic accident statistics

The tragic events in Patersdorf fit into a larger discussion about road safety in Bavaria. In 2024, there was a decrease in traffic accidents in the Free State, according to statistics from the Bavarian Ministry of the Interior. Loud Bayern.de A total of 381,063 traffic accidents were registered, a decrease of 2.0 percent, while the number of registered motor vehicles rose to 10.8 million. The number of road deaths was 495, a decrease of four compared to the previous year.

The accident statistics also show a decrease in the number of injuries, which stood at 62,191. What is particularly notable is the decline in the number of seriously injured people to an all-time low of 9,024. Nevertheless, there was an increase in the number of fatally injured cyclists, which rose to 94, and of these, 42 were on Pedelecs.

Measures to increase road safety

In order to further improve road safety, Interior Minister Joachim Herrmann is planning several measures for 2025. These include increased speed controls and targeted checks on driving ability with regard to drugs and alcohol. In addition, 1,500 kilometers of new cycle paths are planned to be created together with local authorities by 2030 in order to increase safety, especially for cyclists, children and seniors. More than 800 police officers are already on bicycle patrol to strengthen road safety, as shown in traffic accident statistics and by Stmi is reported.