Two young people seriously injured after a wildlife accident near Marlishausen!

Two young people seriously injured after a wildlife accident near Marlishausen!

Yesterday evening at around 11:20 p.m. a serious wildlife accident on the L 1048 between Hohes Kreuz and Marlishausen brought two young people to the hospital. The 17-year-old driver of an Aixam moped car was driving when she tried to swerve to avoid a deer. This eventual escape from the wild animal resulted in the vehicle leaving the road and landing in the ditch, resulting in significant injuries to both women. According to Tixio, the vehicle was no longer drivable after the incident and had to be towed away. The road was temporarily closed during the rescue efforts.

The driver and her passenger of the same age suffered serious injuries and were taken to nearby hospitals as quickly as possible - the driver by an ambulance, the passenger by a rescue helicopter. The reaction of the Gotha State Police Inspectorate underlined the urgency of the incident.

Risks during twilight times

Accidents involving wildlife increase in the fall and spring months, especially during the transition between day and night. Twilight draws many wild animals out of their hiding places, which then end up on the streets, as the Goslar Institute states. The evening hours are particularly dangerous when many drivers increase their speed and visibility is limited.

In autumn, wild animals search for food in the fields as soon as dusk sets in. The high number of wildlife accidents at this time of year is explained by the increased activity of the animals, which leads to the search for habitat and food supply. Drivers are therefore well advised to be particularly careful and to reduce their speed when driving in areas with wildlife crossing signs. The likelihood of wild animals suddenly crossing the road is particularly high at these times - they often appear less than 20 meters away.

Safe behavior in the event of an accident involving wildlife

If an accident occurs with wildlife, it is essential to remain calm. Safety experts advise turning on your hazard lights immediately and protecting yourself and other road users. If there are any injuries, the police must be alerted immediately. This can be reached via the emergency number 112. Driving over or removing hit game is a legal issue as it can be considered poaching. Dealing with wildlife accidents correctly is crucial to minimizing the risk of further accidents, and the safety-conscious advice from FVA is extremely important for both drivers and the public.

It remains to be hoped that the young people affected will recover quickly and that other road users will learn from this accident so that such dramatic incidents can be avoided in the future.