Shock on the B87: Two injuries after frontal collision!

Shock on the B87: Two injuries after frontal collision!

A serious traffic accident caused a sensation on Tuesday, June 18, 2025, on the B87 near Jesewitz. At 11.50 a.m., a VW Phaeton got into oncoming traffic in a left turn and collided head -on with a Volvo XC40. The 78-year-old driver of the VW and the 62-year-old driver of the Volvo suffered injuries and were immediately taken to the hospital. The vehicles were no longer ready to drive and had to be towed. The total damage is estimated at around 50,000 euros. The traffic accident service started the investigation, among other things because of negligent bodily harm.

The incident happened in a section of the B87, which has already been negatively noticed in the past due to accidents of the same kind. A few hours later, for example at lunchtime, another accident occurred in the region: A 57-year-old driver of a VW Passat noticed too late that a 36-year-old Ford Focus driver wanted to turn left into the street. As a result, there was a rear -end collision in which both women suffered serious injuries and brought to the hospital. Here, too, the estimated property damage amounts to around 15,000 euros. The accident site was completely closed for over two hours, and the police also investigated in this case because of negligent bodily harm. According to [Blick] (https://www.blick.de/leipzig/b-87-unfall-fuehr-zu-vollschen- und-ski-injuries-article13637909), the circumstances on the B87 were strongly tense during this period.

safe streets for everyone?

The number of traffic accidents in Germany shows how urgent the topic is: in 2023 around 2.5 million road traffic accidents were recorded, and during property damage is usually high, the number of accidents with personal damage remains at a constant level. Compared to the 19,193 road dead in 1970, the number in 2023 dropped to 2,839. But this downward trend has slowed down since early 2010, and car use is increasing steadily, which does not make the situation easier.

The most common causes of accidents are insufficient distance, non -adapted speed and drive under the influence of alcohol. In 2023 there were almost 15,700 alcohol -related accidents with 193 deaths and 18,686 injured. In addition, the dangers from e-bikes and e-scooters have increased significantly in recent years, with 23,744 injured or killed people on e-bikes in 2023 alone. This development shows how much the challenges in road traffic are and that it is necessary to create more awareness of security when cycling. The persistent investigations and statistics remind you to mindfulness - both for drivers and cyclists: inside. Give further information Statista.