Motorcyclist injured in dramatic game accident near Clausthal Zellerfeld

Motorcyclist injured in dramatic game accident near Clausthal Zellerfeld

on Tuesday evening, June 18, 2025, there was a serious game accident on the B 242 between Braunlage and Clausthal-Zellerfeld. Around 10:30 p.m., a motorcycle collided with two occupants with a deer that surprisingly crossed the road. The impact was violent and led to the motorcycle falling and slipping a few meters across the street. Both occupants - the driver and his passengers - were injured and had to take an ambulance to a hospital immediately. The Goslar police provided information on this, which also warned of an increased risk of game in the Region.

The exact injuries to the two motorcyclists are currently not known. But such game accidents are not uncommon and can have serious consequences for everyone involved. According to regionalheute.de, thousands of such incidents are not only endangered, but also affect the inventory of endangered wildlife.

a growing problem

Wild accidents represent a serious risk in road traffic. In 2021, an increase in serious game accidents was recorded compared to the previous year, which illustrates the need to take measures to take prevention. The damage volume of cars due to game accidents in 2021 amounted to a total of 940 million euros, which often has annoying financial consequences for those affected. The BAST reports on the introduction of game change guards, wild protection fences and other measures to reduce the number of accidents. Nevertheless, many “minor accidents” are not recorded by the police, which makes extensive statistics difficult.

To get the traffic growth and the associated danger of game accidents under control, there are diverse approaches. This includes, among other things, electronic wild warning systems that are supposed to warn of collisions. However, previous research shows that these systems still have improvement potential. In particular, the practice of using wild warning reflectors does not seem to show the desired effect in reality. Often it remains unclear how wild animals react to such techniques and whether they change their behavior.

prevention and research

The [BAST] (https://www.bast.de/de/verkehrstechnik/fachthemen/v2-wild ankfall.html) works to better understand the causes of game accidents and to develop effective prevention measures. Studies on game accidents and the effects of climate change on the habitats of the animals show that cut habitats are dangerous for wild animals due to heated traffic. This makes it clear that not only road traffic safety, but also the protection of our wildlife should go hand in hand.

The tragic incident on the B 242 recently shows once again how important it is to be aware of the dangers through game changes. Drivers, especially motorcyclists, should be particularly careful in forested areas to prevent accidents. Stay vigilant and safe on the streets!