Stone throws on the A100: Police stops alleged homicide in Berlin!

Stone throws on the A100: Police stops alleged homicide in Berlin!

On Sunday afternoon, June 15, 2025, a man in Berlin-Halensee thrown stones and stone slabs from the Rathenau tunnel onto the A100 motorway. According to the information from rbb24 this happened from an altitude of about eight meters. At least five passing cars were damaged, but according to the current status there were no injuries. An attentive witness observed the dangerous act and was able to prevent the 30-year-old suspect from throwing more stones. Alarmed police officers then arrested the man. The Berlin criminal police started the investigation into attempted manslaughter, since the suspect had previously towed ten stones on the embankment.

The A100 is one of the most important traffic arteries in Berlin and is often the goal of protests and traffic debates. The events related to the stone's throw once again show how critical the situation on Berlin's streets is, which also proves the injury and accident statistics. According to a report by taz.de there was a total of 55 traffic fatalities and over 15,000 injuries in the city. These alarming numbers illustrate that there is an urgent need for action to increase traffic safety.

traffic safety and current construction projects

The discussion about traffic safety in Berlin is reinforced by the ongoing construction work and the associated traffic impairments. The A100 is currently affected by several closures that are due to various construction projects. Such a block affects the section from Oberlandstraße to the Funzel Tower, which was set up on June 1, 2025 as part of the ADFC bicycle star ride. Furthermore, demolition work on the west end bridge is underway, which have been carried out since the end of May 2025. This construction work has tightened the traffic situation noticeably, with traffic jams and delays of up to 30 minutes in rush hour, such as a100stoppen.de reported.

The need for improvements is also anchored in the coalition agreement between the CDU and the SPD, which has committed to increasing traffic safety. Unfortunately, the reality looks different: Above all, the decline in financial resources for traffic safety measures gives rise to concern. Requirements for a better infrastructure and stricter controls are often ignored, which means that the likelihood of being caught in traffic offenses remains low. Residents of worrying accidents must therefore still move in a dangerous traffic environment.