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Double tragedy in Nürtingen: investigations into drug accident continue
Fatal accident in Nürtingen: driver under the influence of drugs, two pedestrians die. Investigations are ongoing.
Double tragedy in Nürtingen: investigations into drug accident continue
On June 16, 2024, a tragic traffic accident occurred in Nürtingen in which two pedestrians lost their lives. The driver of an SUV, a 54-year-old, drove without braking into a group of people at the intersection of Bahnhofstrasse and Europastrasse. A 28-year-old woman was killed immediately at the scene of the accident, while a 27-year-old pedestrian later died from her injuries in hospital. In addition, a 16-year-old suffered serious injuries and the driver was also injured, underscoring the seriousness of the incident. This information is provided by the Esslinger newspaper comprehensively treated.
The latest findings confirm that the driver had consumed cannabis at the time of the accident. This raises questions as to whether drug use was the cause of the accident, as this remains unclear so far. The Stuttgart public prosecutor's investigation has not yet been completed, which illustrates the complexity of the case. According to a press release from the Reutlingen police headquarters, it is determined that the accident is part of a worrying statistic: In 2024, three people died in the Esslingen district due to drug-related accidents, two of whom were pedestrians in this tragic incident. Additionally, the total number of drug-related accidents in the county rose to 40, compared to just 24 last year. This is reported by the Stuttgart News.
Details about the accident
The collision occurred at a busy intersection when the driver drove into a traffic light without braking and then hit a group of people. After the impact, the vehicle crashed into a telephone booth and a distribution box before finally coming to rest against a pub wall. Police investigations showed that intentional action on the part of the driver can be ruled out and there is no evidence of alcohol influence.
The effects of drug use on road traffic
The case in Nürtingen is not just a sad isolated case, but illustrates a growing problem in road traffic. Around 80 percent of road users who were checked while under the influence of drugs had consumed cannabis. This raises serious questions about safety on our roads and highlights the need to strengthen traffic and drug prevention measures.
The official investigation and public discussion on this issue are ongoing. It is hoped that this tragic incident serves as a wake-up call for urgent changes in road safety.