Tractor accident in Sinsheim: 82-year-old seriously injured!

Tractor accident in Sinsheim: 82-year-old seriously injured!

A serious accident occurred on Sunday evening in Sinsheim-Ehrstädt, in which an 82-year-old man was seriously injured. At around 8:30 p.m., the incident was on a dirt road in the extension to Rosenbergweg, such as ffh . The older man was behind his tractor when the vehicle suddenly rolled over him and pinched him under the tires.

It was only discovered two hours later when his wife searched him. The rescue workers were immediately alerted, which then freed the man. Due to the severity of his injuries, he was flown to the hospital with a rescue helicopter. The exact cause of the accident has so far been unclear. The Heidelberg traffic service has taken over the investigation and will try to clarify the circumstances that led to this tragic incident.

background to frequency with tractors

tractor accidents are a serious problem in road traffic. According to DVR these accidents only make up 0.65 % of all accidents with personal injury, however disproportionately often fatal. The rate killed in tractor accidents is 56 times higher than in car accidents. The vehicle population in agriculture also has an increase without increasing the number of accidents, which indicates the need for improvements in security.

Most accidents usually happen when turning, bending or in the longitudinal traffic. It is particularly tragic that many of the tractors involved in the accident are often traveling with supporters. In order to increase security, recommendations to manufacturers of agricultural machines have been enacted. This includes the equipment of tractors with driver assistance systems.

Awareness of the dangers that arise from agricultural vehicles should not be forgotten. A sensitization of all road users could also help to minimize the risk of accidents.

It remains to be hoped that the upcoming investigation will bring more clarity about the causes of this terrible accident in Sinsheim and you can learn from such tragic incidents to increase safety in road traffic.