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Accident on the L76: 32-year-old injured after overtaking!
Accidents in the Salzland district: traffic accident on L76, alcohol checks for cyclists and e-scooter drivers. Security situation in focus.
Accident on the L76: 32-year-old injured after overtaking!
On Wednesday morning, September 10th, 2025, there was an accident on the L76 between Hecklingen and Winningen, which slightly injured a 32-year-old driver. The lady had tried to overtake an agricultural vehicle, more specifically a tractor. Unfortunately, the tractor driver had already started turning onto a dirt road, so the woman's car got caught between the tractor's wheels and was knocked sideways. The vehicle was totaled and was subsequently recovered by a towing service. There were traffic delays at the scene of the accident, which lasted throughout the day [sachsen-anhalt.de](https://www.sachsen-anhalt.de/bs/pressemitigungen/polizei?tx_tsarssinclude_pi1%5Baction%5D=single &tx_tsarssinclude_pi1%5Bcontroller%5D=Base&tx_tsarssinclude_pi1%5Buid%5D=597866&cHash=ccae10d7b134bf847b233d542c04040d) reported.
A look at road safety shows that similar accidents happen again and again, not only in Saxony-Anhalt, but also in other federal states. For example, in 2024, one in five accidents in Hesse was due to following too closely. Overall, the number of traffic accidents in Hesse has fallen by 1%, but there has also been an increase in traffic fatalities, with 198 deaths, ten more than in the previous year, as hessenschau.de reports.
Alcohol and speed – dangerous combinations
Drunk driving is still a big issue in accident statistics. According to the Federal Statistical Office, over 970 accidents with injuries in Hesse in the period from 1995 to 2024 were due to the influence of alcohol, and tragically 12 people died. There were also recent checks in Saxony-Anhalt in which two cyclists were caught with breath alcohol levels of 2.26 and 3.18 per mille, and a 28-year-old with an e-scooter who tested positive for drugs. In all of these cases, further travel was prohibited and investigations were initiated, as shown on [sachsen-anhalt.de](https://www.sachsen-anhalt.de/bs/pressemitigungen/polizei?tx_tsarssinclude_pi1%5Baction%5D=single &tx_tsarssinclude_pi1%5Bcontroller%5D=Base&tx_tsarssinclude_pi1%5Buid%5D=597866&cHash=ccae10d7b134bf847b233d542c04040d) documented.
The combination of fast driving, too little safety distance and alcohol remains dangerous. In Hesse, over 1,200 people suffered injuries caused by drunk drivers involved in accidents. E-scooter drivers in particular are increasingly perceived as a problem group: 83 of them were involved in accidents in 2024. Motorcycles are also at risk, as motorcyclists are at the highest risk of fatal accidents, which is clear in the accident statistics, as shown by the data on hessenschau.de.
A look at the numbers
A recent study published on July 9, 2025 reveals the number of alcohol-related traffic accidents in Germany. This data shows that despite all efforts to improve road safety, the problem persists. According to Statista, the combination of alcohol, drugs and speed is still one of the main causes of serious traffic accidents.
Overall, it is important to take your responsibility on the road seriously, adhere to the regulations and avoid dangerous behavior. This is the only way we can reduce the number of traffic accidents and minimize the risk for all road users. Stay careful and responsible when traveling!