Jena / Schöngleina, 13.05.2026. Early Tuesday morning, a deer was killed in a wildlife accident on the Landstraße 1075. An approaching passenger car struck the crossing animal shortly before the turn-off to Rabis.
- What: Wildlife accident with property damage
- When: Tuesday morning, May 12, 2026
- Where: L1075 between Jena and Schöngleina (approx. 200 meters before the Rabis turn-off)
- Consequences: Deer deceased, property damage to the involved vehicle
Collision at Dawn
The collision occurred in the early morning hours on the busy L1075, which serves as an important commuter route connecting the surrounding area with Jena. Approximately 200 meters before the turn-off to Rabis, a deer suddenly stepped onto the roadway. Despite braking, the driver of an approaching car was unable to avert the collision and struck the animal with his vehicle.
Due to the force of the impact, the deer suffered such severe injuries that it died directly at the scene of the accident. Property damage was caused to the car, the exact amount of which was not initially quantified. The alerted police recorded the traffic accident and informed the responsible hunting tenant, who is responsible for the recovery of the deceased wildlife.
Guide: Correct Behavior During Wildlife Crossings
Particularly in the early morning hours and at dusk, an increased frequency of wildlife crossings is to be expected on the country roads in the Saale-Holzland-Kreis as well as in the Jena surrounding area. To avoid accidents or minimize the consequences, police and automobile clubs advise the following behaviors:
- Foot off the gas: Reduce your speed, especially along obscured forest and field edges.
- Do not swerve: If a collision is unavoidable, brake hard and hold the steering wheel firmly. Uncontrolled evasive maneuvers into oncoming traffic or into roadside trees usually end far more fatally.
- After the accident: Secure the accident site (hazard lights on, set up warning triangle). It is mandatory to call the emergency number 110 for accident reporting. The officers also issue the necessary wildlife accident certificate for comprehensive insurance. Warning: Deceased wildlife must not be taken away – this constitutes the criminal offense of poaching.
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Deer killed in wildlife accident
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