82-year-old rolls over in Schwerin: Chaos in Schleifmühlenweg!

82-year-old rolls over in Schwerin: Chaos in Schleifmühlenweg!

On October 3rd there was a serious traffic accident on Schleifmühlenweg in Schwerin, which caused a stir in the entire area. An 82-year-old driver suddenly got out of control while driving his vehicle towards the city center around 2:20 p.m. As a result, his car collided with two properly parked cars and overturned. Fortunately, the driver was able to free himself from the accident vehicle, but suffered minor injuries and was immediately taken to hospital. Other people remained uninjured, which is a small ray of hope considering the circumstances. The police estimate the property damage at several tens of thousands of euros, while the Schleifmühlenweg had to be temporarily closed in both directions while the accident was being recorded and the rescue work was carried out, which resulted in detours for many road users. The investigation into the cause of the accident is already underway, as Uckermarkkurier reports in detail.

A look at the current traffic accident statistics in Schwerin shows that the overall number of accidents is at a worrying level. In 2024, 3,057 traffic accidents were registered in the state capital, which represents a slight increase compared to the previous year. This paints a worrying picture: 301 of these accidents alone resulted in injuries, which is six more than in the previous year. Pedestrians and cyclists are particularly at risk of injury, which once again illustrates how important it is to be careful on the road. The increase in hit-and-runs is particularly alarming, with 956 cases accounting for almost 100 more than in the previous year. The death of a 65-year-old driver who was involved in an accident is also tragic; The alleged perpetrator was driving at 140 km/h in a 30 zone.

The situation on the streets

The figures from the police statistics underline the urgency of measures to increase road safety in Schwerin. The police opened almost 2,800 cases for administrative offenses, including around 250 offenses related to alcohol or drugs while driving. As part of preventive measures, 183 events to prevent traffic accidents were also organized, in which around 4,000 participants took part. This awareness raising is extremely important in order to minimize the number of accidents. The main reason for fatal traffic accidents remains speeding, as the police show. Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania also has the highest number of traffic deaths in relation to the population, which indicates that there is an urgent need for action. The publication of the current traffic accident statistics by the police provides an overview that serves as a basis for future measures in road traffic policy, as Tagesschau reports.

In order to get a clearer picture of traffic events, the Federal Statistical Office collects comprehensive and current data on traffic accidents. These statistics are not only important for recording the causes of accidents, but also form the basis for legislative measures in the areas of traffic safety, road construction and vehicle technology. The results of this research work are intended to help us better understand the structures of accidents and minimize risks, which, according to Destatis, is of great importance.