Seitenroda/Kahla, 04.10.2026 – A serious traffic accident occurred on the L1062 state road between Seitenroda and Kahla early Sunday morning. An 18-year-old driver was seriously injured.
- Event: Traffic accident with a seriously injured person
- Date & Time: 04.10.2026, 04:55 AM
- Location: L1062 between Seitenroda and Kahla
- Involved: 18-year-old driver in a Ford
- Consequences: Seriously injured driver, total loss of vehicle
Accident details in fog and darkness
According to the Jena State Police Inspectorate, the 18-year-old driver was traveling in his Ford on the L1062 in the early morning hours. At approximately 04:55 AM, adverse weather conditions prevailed with heavy fog and darkness. In a right-hand curve, the vehicle left the road to the right for reasons yet to be determined and collided sideways with a tree.
Rescue operation and condition of the driver
The alerted fire department rescue teams had to extricate the trapped and seriously injured young man from the heavily damaged vehicle. After initial medical treatment at the scene, the driver was transported to the hospital in Jena by emergency services. Authorities have not yet provided further details regarding his exact current medical condition.
The Ford sustained a total loss due to the impact. The vehicle, which was no longer roadworthy, had to be recovered and removed from the accident site by a contracted towing company. The police have initiated an investigation into the exact circumstances of the accident.
Source:
LPI-J: Traffic accident with a seriously injured person
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