Escape to E-Auto-Crash: Three men disappear in front of Eiscafé!

Escape to E-Auto-Crash: Three men disappear in front of Eiscafé!

Halstenbek, Deutschland - A spectacular incident occurred on Friday evening in the center of Halstenbek in the Pinneberg district. At around 7.30 p.m., an electric car at the Friedenstraße/Hauptstraße intersection came off the road and crashed into a flower bed on the sidewalk. At that time, the terrace of a nearby ice cream parlor was well attended, and passers -by panic and jumped aside. Fortunately, there were no injuries.

The vehicle, a rental car, stopped in the flower bed while the two front doors were open. Witnesses reported that three people jumped out of the car after the impact and stepped into different directions. At 7.45 p.m., the police found a 22-year-old man who stood at the wheel. However, the correctness of this statement is still being examined, since two other occupants are still fleeting.

accident course and damage

The accident occurred on a rain-wet road in a Tempo 30 zone. Fortunately, a tree was narrowly missed while a street lamp was damaged. The Halstenbek fire brigade was alerted to disconnect the batteries of the electric vehicle, and the municipal works interrupted the power supply of the damaged lantern. The rescue of the vehicle was elaborate because it was in an increased bed. The police operation ended around 9:45 p.m., while the investigation into the cause of the accident continued.

The increasing number of electric vehicles on German roads could initiate new discussions through this incident. According to ElektroAuto-News.net , electro cars with combustion engines often cause collisions. Drivers in particular of powerful electric cars in particular are often involved in accidents, which leads to worrying statistics. AXA insurance of 50% more collisions in electric car drivers report compared to their combustion fellow.

Another aspect is the perception of safety in road traffic. 60% of the respondents in an AXA study suspect a higher risk of accident in electric cars. The so-called overtapping effect, which leads to unwanted and jerk-like acceleration, is often mentioned as the cause of such situations. Therefore, adapting the driving behavior for electric car drivers is of great importance, especially in terms of braking behavior.

safety aspects of electric vehicles

The question of security is also in the context of the Dekra traffic safety reports 2025 Electric cars are usually heavier than their counterparts with internal combustion engines. An increased weight difference can have adverse consequences in collisions. In order to counteract this, experts recommend better protection of the underbody where the drive battery is housed.

Overall, the incident in Halstenbek once again shows how important the discussion about the safety of electric vehicles in road traffic is. The increase in the number of such vehicles also brings new challenges, both for the drivers and for other road users.