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Right of way disregarded: accident in the roundabout in Göppingen!
An accident in Göppingen: A 66-year-old disregards the right of way and causes a collision in the roundabout. There were no injuries.
Right of way disregarded: accident in the roundabout in Göppingen!
On June 4, 2025, a traffic accident occurred in Göppingen at 9:30 a.m., more precisely on Heininger Straße. A 66-year-old man driving a Citroen ignored the right of way of a 60-year-old woman who was already in the roundabout in her VW. Fortunately, both people involved in the accident were uninjured, but the total damage was estimated at around 2,500 euros. The Göppingen police recorded the incident and documented the details of the accident.
Accidents like this are often a reflection of careless behavior on the road. According to the statistics published by the police in North Rhine-Westphalia on road safety, the traffic accident statistics contain comprehensive data on the number of accidents, the people involved and the causes of the accident. This information is crucial for creating a comprehensive picture of the accident situation, assessing the development of the accident and developing possible solutions for traffic safety. Risk groups are also identified and the effectiveness of traffic safety-related measures is evaluated. NRW Police is in close contact with the Federal Statistical Office on this matter.
Road safety in focus
The relevance of traffic accident statistics becomes clear when one considers that the police are not aware of every accident. Therefore, the statistics can only reflect a portion of the actual accidents. Changes and subsequent reports may be necessary following police investigations, which limits the comparability of data at different times.
A central aspect of road safety is education about right-of-way regulations and correct behavior in roundabouts. The current incident is another reminder of the importance of always driving alertly and carefully to avoid accidents like this.