21-year-old injured after failing to give way in Klein Kölzig!

21-year-old injured after failing to give way in Klein Kölzig!

A traffic accident caused a stir in Klein Kölzig on Thursday morning around 7:30 a.m. There was a collision between a SKODA and a CITROEN on Preschener Weg, the cause of which was a clear right-of-way error. How Niederlausitz Current Reportedly, the 21-year-old driver of the SKODA was injured and had to be taken to hospital.

According to initial estimates, the serious accident caused material damage of around 10,000 euros and both vehicles are no longer roadworthy. Unfortunately, such incidents are not uncommon, as drivers can ignore the right of way at any time, be it due to inattention or lack of local knowledge, as shown on Catalog of fines can be read.

The problem of disregarding the right of way

As statistics show, errors such as failure to yield right of way are a common cause of traffic accidents. According to the Destatis -Statistics say such accidents are often associated with property damage, which is covered by insurance. In the worst case, a vehicle fleet can also be affected. After an accident, it is important to secure the scene of the accident and call the police - behavior that proves to be essential, especially after an avoidable incident like this.

If the right of way is ignored, this can have significant legal consequences. In addition to the health risk for those involved, there is also the risk of financial penalties, which can vary depending on the severity of the violation. Fines for failure to give way start at 25 euros and can cost up to 100 euros plus one point in Flensburg in the event of personal injury.

The incident in Klein Kölzig represents further tragic evidence of the importance of road safety. It is to be hoped that this accident will increase drivers' sensitivity to traffic rules in order to prevent similar incidents in the future.