Overview
- The incident occurred on April 14, 2025, when the driver suddenly accelerated after stopping at an intersection on the Gerlingen city cemetery.
- The car breached a wooden fence, overturned, and caught fire, coming to rest on the cemetery grounds.
- Emergency services promptly transported the severely injured driver to the hospital, where he remains under care.
- Police are investigating the unclear cause of the accident and evaluating the extent of damage to the cemetery, which includes several dozen graves.
- The event has drawn attention due to its unusual location and significant impact on a historic site in Baden-Württemberg.