A95 near Schäftlarn: Rear-end collision on the Garmisch autobahn
A 54-year-old man was injured in a rear-end collision on the A95 autobahn near Schäftlarn, while a 70-year-old woman remained unharmed.
On Tuesday, a rear-end collision occurred on the A95 autobahn near Schäftlarn, injuring a 54-year-old driver from the Weilheim-Schongau district. The accident happened around 1:30 PM while the man was traveling in the right lane towards Munich. He failed to notice that the vehicle in front of him, driven by a 70-year-old woman, was moving relatively slowly due to traffic conditions, leading to the unfortunate incident.
Emergency services reported that the 54-year-old male driver suffered a suspected thorax injury and was subsequently transported to a nearby hospital for treatment. In contrast, the woman involved in the collision was unharmed, demonstrating how varying speeds and attentiveness on the road can lead to serious accidents. The total estimated damage to both vehicles from this incident has been calculated at approximately €15,500.
Following the collision, authorities temporarily closed the right lane for roughly one hour to clear the scene and conduct necessary investigations. This incident highlights the dangers of distracted driving and the importance of maintaining proper speed and distance on the autobahn in Germany, where traffic patterns can change quickly due to various factors.