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Driver Critically Injured in Wet Road Collision Near Fulda

Police cite excessive speed on slick roads as the cause of a head-on crash that left one driver seriously injured and another with minor injuries.

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Overview

  • A 47-year-old man lost control of his Opel Corsa on a wet curve along the K147 near Fulda, colliding head-on with a Renault Twingo driven by a 50-year-old woman.
  • The crash caused severe injuries to the Corsa driver, who remains hospitalized, while the Twingo driver sustained minor injuries.
  • Both vehicles were completely totaled in the collision, with police attributing the accident to the Corsa driver's failure to adapt speed to the road conditions.
  • Authorities are currently investigating whether the 47-year-old driver possessed a valid driver's license at the time of the crash.
  • This incident highlights a broader trend of weather-related traffic accidents in Germany, prompting discussions about stricter enforcement of road safety measures.