Winter chaos in Warmsen: 20,000 euros in damage after a tree accident!
On January 4, 2025, a 23-year-old lost control of his vehicle in Warmsen near slippery roads and caused 20,000 euros worth of damage.
Winter chaos in Warmsen: 20,000 euros in damage after a tree accident!
On Saturday, January 4, 2025, a traffic accident occurred on district road 19 between Kreuzkrug and Großenvörde. A 23-year-old man from Warmsen lost control of his vehicle around 10:20 a.m., possibly due to slippery road conditions in winter.
The accident happened as follows: The driver was making a slight left turn when his van veered off the road to the right. He ran over two guide posts in the side area and crashed head-on into a tree, which was “felled” as a result of the collision. The resulting material damage is estimated at around 20,000 euros, which means a total economic loss for the vehicle. The man suffered minor injuries in the incident but did not require medical treatment.
Accident recording and legal action
The accident was recorded by the Stolzenau police. Traffic offense proceedings were initiated against those involved.
In a broader context, the Federal Statistical Office published data on road traffic accidents in Germany, indicating accidents caused by snow and black ice. This data covers the period from 2013 to 2023 and was published on July 5, 2024. This information is available on January 4, 2025 via Statista GmbH and includes a graphical representation of accident numbers, illustrating the focus on winter road conditions, such as Statista reported.
Additionally, the incident highlights the dangers that winter road conditions can pose. It is hoped that such incidents can be avoided in the future.
For further details on the specific accident in Warmsen we refer to the report by lwz24.
– Submitted by West-East media