66-year-old rams bridge pillars in Wembach: Minor injuries!

66-year-old rams bridge pillars in Wembach: Minor injuries!

On July 14, 2025, a traffic accident occurred on the federal road B 317 near Wembach, in which a 66-year-old driver collided with his Opel. The man was traveling from Künaberg in the direction of Schönau in the Black Forest when he came to the right of the road at around 2:15 p.m. for the reason that was unknown and collapsed with a bridge pillar. The Freiburg police provide information on this.

The concrete pillar was moved by the impact and the bridge railing was slightly bent. Fortunately, the driver only suffered minor injuries and was taken to a hospital for further examination. On the vehicle, an economic total damage of around 10,000 euros occurred, as Tixio reports. The incident occurred directly in front of the entrance to Schönau in the Black Forest.

the cause of the accident still unclear

The exact course of the accident has not yet been fully clarified. So far there is no information on why the driver has strayed from the road. The police investigations are continuing to better understand the causes and to prevent similar incidents in the future.

The accident leads to increased attention in the region, especially with regard to the safety of traffic on the B317. In addition to the driver's injuries, such an accident also has an impact on the infrastructure, as the damage to the bridge pillar and the railing shows.

It is important that drivers, especially in winding and less visible sections of the route, exercise the highest caution. The authorities appeal to all road users to drive carefully and strictly keep the traffic rules in order to ensure safety in road traffic.

On the exact insurance processes and the procedure for the damage settlement, no details have yet been published by the participating positions. Presseportal will keep the current developments in view and report on it.