Car crash in Kiel: Who will cover the 150,000 euros in damage costs?

Car crash in Kiel: Who will cover the 150,000 euros in damage costs?

On the night of Boxing Day 2024, there was a serious traffic accident in the Meimersdorf district of Kiel. A 19-year-old driver crashed a vehicle into the Müller family's home. The damage is estimated at 100,000 to 150,000 euros.

The impact left a large hole in the wall, meaning the house could only be temporarily supported with beams and covered with a tarpaulin. The accident also damaged the heating system, which meant that the family had to go without heating or electricity for two days. The relatives currently live in the winter garden and use electric heaters to keep warm.

Driving license and investigations

The driver, who should not have been driving the car, was questioned by police regarding a possible drunken state. The vehicle belonged to a relative of the young driver. The investigation is ongoing into a dangerous interference with road traffic. Next, the amount of damage should be assessed more precisely by an expert. A structural engineer and an architect are also needed to assess the structural safety of the home.

The Müller family is in contact with a lawyer who wants to clarify the assumption of costs with the insurance companies. In order to finance the costs of the expert, the family's children, Sandra and Fabian, started an online fundraising campaign. A report on NDR provides further details about this incident.

There have also been several other traffic accidents in the region recently. So reported stern.de about various traffic accidents, some of which were caused by snow and slippery conditions.

– Submitted by West-East media