Traffic chaos in Prenzlauer Berg: 22-year-old seriously injured after accident!

Traffic chaos in Prenzlauer Berg: 22-year-old seriously injured after accident!

A serious traffic accident in Prenzlauer Berg injured several people on the evening of October 20, 2023 and led to the closure of an important intersection area. According to the investigations by the Berlin police, a 22-year-old driver was driving on Erich-Weinert-Straße in the direction of Prenzlauer Allee at around 8:30 p.m. She apparently overlooked the right of way of a 21-year-old driver when she crossed Hosemannstrasse.

The collision between the two vehicles resulted in the 22-year-old driving over a stone bollard, which was torn from its anchorage by the impact. The force of the accident caused her significant head and internal injuries, which required hospital treatment. Her passenger, a 23-year-old man, was treated as an outpatient for headaches and neck pain. Both vehicles suffered significant damage after the collision and were no longer drivable.

Traffic situation and cause of accident

The police have investigated the accident in detail. It was discovered that the 22-year-old driver may have disregarded the right of way of the other vehicle. In Germany, the “right before left” rule applies in everyday life, with exceptions for stop signs and traffic lights. Depending on the severity of the accident, violating this rule can be punished with a fine of between 25 and 100 euros and one point in Flensburg. In the event of property damage, as in this case due to the damaged stone bollard, the fine can rise to up to 120 euros, supplemented by another point in Flensburg.

According to information from Bussgeldkatalog, the driver who disregarded the right of way is usually considered to be at fault. In serious accidents, you can even be charged with endangering road traffic, which can result in a fine or imprisonment of up to five years and the revocation of your driving license.

Safety measures and accident statistics

Following the accident, the Berlin fire department and the city cleaning service were on duty to clean up the spilled operating materials. The affected intersection area remained closed from 8:50 p.m. until shortly after 10 p.m. These measures are part of the safety precautions that should be taken in the event of a traffic accident, including securing the scene of the accident and alerting the emergency number 112 if anyone is injured.

The Statistics on traffic accidents in Germany shows that the correct handling of right-of-way rules is essential for road safety. Every year, comprehensive data is collected that provides information about the causes and consequences of accidents and serves as a basis for future measures in traffic safety policy.

As accident statistics continue to be analyzed, legislative measures, traffic education and investments in traffic infrastructure can be better designed to sustainably increase safety on Germany's roads.