Accident with a heavily pregnant woman in Speyer: van driver flees!

Accident with a heavily pregnant woman in Speyer: van driver flees!

On June 16, 2025, there was a dramatic traffic accident in Speyer in which a van crashed into the car of a heavily pregnant woman with almost no brakes. The incident occurred at 5:15 p.m. near the Deaconess Hospital when the driver entered an intersection and the van approached from the right. The force of the impact caused the woman's car to overturn, crash into another vehicle and cause the driver of the van to flee.

The pregnant woman could only be freed with difficulty through the tailgate of her vehicle. Fortunately, she only suffered minor injuries and was taken to Deaconess Foundation Hospital for evaluation. Doctors found that the unborn child was fine. During the interview, the woman was able to give part of the van's license plate number and give a detailed description of the vehicle, which contributed significantly to identifying the driver.

Investigations against the fleeing driver

The police immediately began an investigation and were able to locate the driver of the van. He is being prosecuted for hit-and-run. An expert was commissioned to analyze the exact course of the accident and to clarify the driver's complicity. Traffic accidents of this type often raise questions about traffic safety, which is also proven by the official statistics on traffic irregularities.

According to the current figures from the Federal Motor Transport Authority, more than 32,850 people were noticed for fleeing accidents in traffic in 2024. Such incidents contribute significantly to concerns about road safety, which are due not only to the number of accidents but also to the perpetrators and their behavior on the road. As of January 1, 2025, 10,119,560 road users are still registered in the fitness to drive register (FAER), which shows that the risks in road traffic also exist for a large number of uninvolved passers-by.

The increasing number of traffic offenses, particularly those related to alcohol and drugs, highlights the need for increased safety measures. In 2024, over 238,000 crimes were recorded, showing that driving quickly and safely is an essential challenge. The case in Speyer is just another example of the serious problem caused by traffic accidents and hit-and-runs, and highlights the need to raise awareness of safe driving behavior.

The incident in Speyer has alarmed local authorities and the police and could provide an impetus for future initiatives to improve road safety.