A65: At the age of 88 to oncoming traffic - police warn of seniors at the wheel!

A65: At the age of 88 to oncoming traffic - police warn of seniors at the wheel!

Kandel, Deutschland - Yesterday afternoon, on June 4, 2025, an 88-year-old driver on the A65 near Kandel provided chaos. The senior lost control of his vehicle, gathered and crashed several times against traffic signs and the middle protection plank due to unchecked driving maneuvers. Despite the massive damage, he continued his journey until he finally collided with a police car while resetting. When he was arrested, the old gentleman claimed that the storm and the violent rain distracted him.

The police not only had to stop the impasting driver, but also collect the driver's license - the onward journey was over. Witnesses who have observed the sensational events are urgently asked to report to the Edenkoben police. The control led to considerable traffic disruptions in the AS Landau-Nord/B10. In addition, the police appeal to older drivers to critically question their ability to drive and to consider alternatives.