Apolda, July 10, 2026 – A serious traffic accident occurred yesterday afternoon on Adolf-Aber-Straße in Apolda. For reasons yet to be determined, a female driver veered into oncoming traffic and collided with another vehicle.
- Location: Adolf-Aber-Straße, Apolda
- Time: Thursday, 09.07.2026, approx. 2:15 PM
- Vehicles involved: Ford, Mercedes
- Damage assessment: At least 20,000 euros, total loss of one vehicle
- Personal injury: One person slightly injured
Collision in oncoming traffic
At approximately 2:15 PM, a 61-year-old driver of a Ford was traveling on Adolf-Aber-Straße in Apolda. For reasons yet to be determined, she drifted out of her lane and into the oncoming lane. Consequently, she collided head-on with an oncoming Mercedes. The driver who caused the accident sustained minor injuries during the collision.
High damage assessment and towing operation
The force of the impact resulted in a total loss of the 61-year-old’s Ford, requiring the vehicle to be towed. The police estimate the total property damage to be at least 20,000 euros.
Investigations into the exact cause of the accident are ongoing. Further police reports from the region, such as the recent theft in Bad Berka, can also be found on our portal.
Police call for witnesses
The police are requesting assistance for further investigations. If you witnessed the accident or can provide relevant information, please contact the responsible department directly:
- Department: Polizeiinspektion Apolda
- Phone: 03644 541225
- E-Mail: dgl.pi.apolda@polizei.thueringen.de
- Navigation address: View Polizeiinspektion Apolda on Google Maps
Source:
LPI-J: Car veers into oncoming traffic – high property damage
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