Serious accident on state road 192: teenager and 61-year-old injured

Serious accident on state road 192: teenager and 61-year-old injured

A serious accident on state road 192 between Richtenberg and Steinhagen caused a stir on Saturday afternoon. According to information from Baltic Sea newspaper A 16-year-old Simson driver and his 15-year-old passenger were involved. During the journey there were problems with the moped, which caused the two young people to turn left onto a cycle path. They did not notice the Opel Corsa, driven by a 61-year-old woman, who was also traveling on the road.

The collision was inevitable. After the crash, the driver lost control of her vehicle and slipped into the ditch. Fortunately, all three people involved suffered serious, but not life-threatening injuries and were immediately taken to a hospital in Stralsund. The rescue workers were quickly on the scene to care for the injured and secure traffic.

Vehicles no longer drivable

What happens next? Both vehicles had to be recovered due to the damage caused by the accident, and the L 192 was completely closed while the accident was being recorded. The total damage is estimated at around 12,000 euros. The Grimmen criminal police are taking over further investigations to clarify the exact circumstances of the accident. This tragic meeting on the streets reminds us of the importance of attention and safety on the roads.

Although the current number of traffic accidents in Germany shows a slight decrease, how VBG reported, every single situation is important. In 2024, the number of accidents fell by 1% overall, but the number of seriously injured people fell by 5%. Nevertheless, it is important to note that road fatality remains a serious issue, with an average of around eight deaths per day in 2023.

Road safety in focus

For the whole of Germany, the Federal Statistical Office publishes traffic accident statistics, which serve as the basis for measures in legislation and traffic education. It is a constant process to improve the road safety situation and identify the causes of accidents.

In view of the increasing trend lines for certain vehicle groups, especially e-scooters and motorcycles, it is advisable to pay greater attention to safety, especially in the warm season. Every road user is asked to look out for each other to make the roads safer.