Bad Berka, July 13, 2026 – A serious two-vehicle collision occurred in Bad Berka on Sunday afternoon. A driver failed to yield while turning, resulting in significant property damage and one minor injury.
- Event: Traffic accident due to failure to yield
- Location: Bad Berka (Südstraße, junction with Blankenhainer Straße)
- Time: Sunday, July 12, 2026, approx. 12:20 PM
- Involved parties: Two passenger cars (one driver slightly injured, one driver uninjured)
- Property damage: Several tens of thousands of euros; both vehicles rendered inoperable
Collision at the Südstraße junction
According to the Jena State Police Inspectorate, a female driver was traveling along Südstraße in Bad Berka on Sunday. At the junction with Blankenhainer Straße, she intended to turn left. In doing so, the driver failed to notice a vehicle approaching from the left that had the right of way. Consequently, a heavy collision occurred between the two vehicles in the intersection area.
The driver who caused the accident sustained minor injuries and required medical attention. The driver of the second vehicle involved was fortunately uninjured. Similar to the recent e-scooter accident in Jena, this incident demonstrates the serious consequences that can arise from failing to observe right-of-way rules in daily traffic.
Significant property damage and towing operations
Both vehicles sustained significant damage due to the force of the impact. The police estimate the total property damage to be in the tens of thousands of euros. Both cars were rendered inoperable after the accident, temporarily blocked the junction, and had to be recovered by towing services.
The authorities have initiated an investigation into the exact circumstances of the accident. For inquiries regarding the incident, the press office of the Jena State Police Inspectorate is available at 03641 81-1503 or via email at Pressestelle.LPI.Jena@polizei.thueringen.de.
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Polizei Jena: Vorfahrt missachtet – Zwei Fahrzeuge nach Kollision nicht mehr fahrbereit
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