Jena, 01.03.2026. A tragic accident occurred on Saturday afternoon in the Hermann-Pistor-Straße, when a 72-year-old driver drove off too early. His 73-year-old wife was run over by their own vehicle and seriously injured.
- What: Traffic accident with personal injury
- When: Saturday, February 28, 2026, approx. 1:00 PM
- Where: Hermann-Pistor-Straße, Jena
- Consequences: 73-year-old woman admitted to the Klinikum Jena with suspected femoral fracture
Tragic incident while boarding
A painful incident occurred in the early Saturday afternoon in the Jena city area. As the police reported, officers were called to the Hermann-Pistor-Straße shortly after 1:00 PM. On site, they encountered an elderly couple who had originally intended to drive away together in their car.
According to current findings, the accident happened exactly at the moment of boarding: The 72-year-old driver already set the car in motion while his 73-year-old wife was not yet fully inside the vehicle. Due to the premature start, the woman lost her balance. Subsequently, her leg was caught and run over by a tire of the rolling car.
Emergency doctor deployment and admission to the hospital
The alerted emergency services arrived quickly at the scene of the accident. A summoned emergency doctor took over the initial medical care of the injured senior citizen. Due to the severity of the injury, there was an acute suspicion of a femoral fracture. The 73-year-old was then immediately taken to the emergency room of the Universitätsklinikum Jena for further treatment.
Background: Safety when entering and exiting
The Hermann-Pistor-Straße is located in Jena’s Südviertel and is primarily characterized by residential buildings. Accidents when entering and exiting are among the avoidable risks in road traffic. Experts advise road users, especially the elderly, to communicate clearly before driving off. The engine should only be started once all doors are audibly closed and the driver has ensured that all passengers are buckled up. At the Universitätsklinikum Jena in the district of Lobeda, accident victims with severe fractures are treated in specialized trauma surgery at the highest medical level.
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