Two serious accidents on the S38: injuries and extensive property damage!

Two serious accidents on the S38: injuries and extensive property damage!

In the last few days the S38 between Oschatz and Wermsdorf has made a name for itself - but not in a positive sense. There were two accidents in quick succession that caused both property damage and injuries. Loud LVZ The first incident occurred on November 3rd at 5 p.m. in Lampersdorf. A 58-year-old woman from Wermsdorf, who was driving her Skoda towards Oschatz, probably lost control of her vehicle due to excessive speed. The Skoda overturned and ended up on its roof. The Oschatz fire department and emergency services from Wermsdorf, Mahlis and Malkwitz were on site with seven vehicles and around 40 people. The driver, who was trapped, had to be freed and then handed over to the emergency services.

Just two days later, on November 5th, there was another accident on the same section of route between Lampersdorf and the Fliegerhorst district. A 30-year-old Hyundai driver noticed too late that several vehicles in front of him had to brake. To avoid a collision, he swerved left into the opposite lane and collided with a truck. The truck then lost control and collided with a Tesla. The occupants of the Hyundai and the truck sustained minor injuries and required outpatient treatment. The material damage is significant: vehicles are no longer roadworthy and the damage amounts to several thousand euros. The driver of the Hyundai is now being investigated for negligent bodily harm.

Causes of accidents and road safety situation

The Oschatz fire department not only took over the secured accident site, but also provided initial care to the injured and helped with the rescue of the vehicles. City fire chief Lars Natzke does not see the S38 as an accident hotspot and points out that other sections of the road are significantly more heavily contaminated. Nevertheless, police station manager Sascha Prause emphasizes that inappropriate driving, excessive speed and overtaking maneuvers despite inadequate visibility are to be seen as the main sources of danger.

Referred to in the context of the traffic safety situation Destatis on the importance of statistical surveys on the risk of accidents, which not only analyze accidents in Germany, but also provide helpful data that is important for measures in legislation and traffic education. Such an approach could potentially prevent future accidents on such routes.

So should you pay attention to the color of the vehicle when driving? Interestingly, the choice of color for Teslas presents an exciting topic. How roadandgarage.com represents, different colors are not just a question of taste, but also influence the value of the vehicle. The standard color Pearl White is considered to be attractively priced and is proven to be scratch-resistant and retain its value. The choice of color can therefore play a role in the loss of value of the vehicle - lighter colors hide scratches better than darker ones.

The heavy traffic on the S38 and recent accidents are another impetus to think about road safety. Awareness of one's own driving style and the effects on it could help to avoid accidents and thus increase safety on the roads.