Tire spaters on A6: Spectacular accident at Bad Rappenau!

Tire spaters on A6: Spectacular accident at Bad Rappenau!

On Saturday evening there was a traffic accident on the A6 motorway between Bad Rappenau and Sinsheim-Steinsfurt, which was due to a breakdown. At around 6 p.m., a 71-year-old driver of a Land Rovers had a left-hand tire spatler, which made his vehicle out of control. According to the reports of RNZ The Land Rover initially crashed into the medium. then collided with a Porsche that was controlled by a 19-year-old on the middle lane.

The impact was violent: the Land Rover was thrown again through the force to the left and rammed the concrete sliding wall. The Porsche, on the other hand, was less lucky and got into skiding, where he came to a standstill on the left lane against the direction of travel. Fortunately, both drivers were unharmed, but the two vehicles were no longer ready to drive and had to be towed. The estimated property damage amounts to around 62,000 euros.

The dangers of tire breakdowns

tire breakdowns are a common danger on the streets, especially during the summer months when the traffic is increasing. An example of the dangers caused by burst tires shows a case in which a driver overtook a truck at 100-130 km/h, the left tires burst and parts fell on the road. The driver was unable to avoid this overran and damaged his vehicle, but only received part of the damage from the opposing insurance. These experiences confirm what Anwalt.de reports: tire problems can lead to serious accidents, for which liability is often in dispute.

In Germany there is also an alarming trend to be observed. Around 2.5 million road traffic accidents were registered in 2023, whereby the number of accidents rose sharply due to the growing traffic volume. While the number of accidents with personal damage has remained relatively stable, the probability of car accidents is higher, especially on highways than on smaller roads. Statista shows that in 2023 around 15,700 alcohol -related accidents occurred with personal damage, which underlines the importance of responsible driving.

The crashed vehicles on the A6 are another example of what drivers on highways should urgently consider: a good knack for maintaining the tires can not only help a lot, but above all also dangerous situations.