Ms. (72) dies in a tragic accident on B87 between Umferstedt and Mellingen!

Ms. (72) dies in a tragic accident on B87 between Umferstedt and Mellingen!

A worrying detail of the incident: A motorcyclist who wanted to overtake the car at that moment was able to avoid a collision with the vehicle at the last second. This dangerous situation illustrates the dangers that can also lurk on well -developed roads.

help on site and road closure

During the use of the fire brigade and emergency services, the B87 was completely blocked for several hours, which led to significant traffic disruptions. The authorities have started investigations into the exact cause of the accident to prevent similar incidents in the future.

accidents like this throw a skill light on general traffic safety. Statistics show that accidents with personal injury not only affect tragic individual fates, but also provide important data for the traffic safety situation. The road traffic accident statistics of Destatis Calls accidents according to various criteria such as accidental, persons and vehicle types. Such data are essential for legislation, traffic education and measures to improve the street infrastructure.

motorcycle accidents in focus

In connection with motorcycle accidents, another incident was recently documented on the B87. On June 20, 2025, a 53-year-old motorcyclist in the municipality of Gitschtal was seriously harmed with an overtaking maneuver. The motorcyclist had tried to overtake two vehicles when he lost control of his motorcycle and got off the street with seriously hurtful. This happened while a small truck was also in the overtaking process, which led to a dangerous situation. The B87 then had to be closed for about an hour to enable the emergency services to rescue, such as The multitude of accidents on regional roads requires constant attention and mindfulness when driving. Preventive measures are all the more important to better protect both car drivers and motorcyclists. Stay careful and attentive on the streets!