71-year-old causes 10,000 euros in damage due to traffic lights in Schwerin

71-year-old causes 10,000 euros in damage due to traffic lights in Schwerin

Schwerin, Deutschland - Last Thursday, July 3, there was a traffic accident at around 4:10 p.m. in Schwerin, more precisely in Hamburg's Allee, which caused some excitement. As the Nordkurier , the traffic lights at the accident site was out of operation, which did not make the Situation easier.

was a 71-year-old driver of a car Seat and a 54-year-old driver of a Ford. The older gentleman intended to turn left from the right left turn lane into the street on the Green Valley, but overlooked the Ford driver authorized to travel. The subsequent collision of both vehicles led to an estimated property damage of around 10,000 euros.

consequences of the accident

Such accidents are not an isolated case. According to the EU Parliament losing their lives or are seriously injured in the European Union every year. Between 2010 and 2020, the number of traffic fatalities in Europe fell by a remarkable 36 percent. Nevertheless, caution is advised, especially when observing the right of way rules and traffic signs.

Last but not least, this incident shows how important well -functioning traffic light systems and increased traffic safety are. Even though this time only material damage was caused, the accident could have been more difficult in the event of unfavorable circumstances. The police and traffic safety initiatives are responsible for avoiding such situations and increasing security on the streets.