Rauschwitz/Trotz, June 18, 2026. A failed overtaking maneuver on the route between Trotz and Rauschwitz ended early Wednesday morning fortunately without serious injuries. Thanks to the quick and prudent actions of both drivers involved, a severe head-on collision was averted at the last moment.
- Type of incident: Traffic accident following a failed overtaking maneuver
- Location: Country road between Trotz and Rauschwitz (approx. 300 meters before the entrance to Rauschwitz)
- Time: Wednesday, June 17, 2026, in the early morning
- Outcome: Property damage only (damaged side mirrors), no injuries, both vehicles remained drivable
Near-Catastrophe Before the Town Entrance
In the early hours of Wednesday morning, a traffic accident occurred on the connecting road between Trotz and Rauschwitz that could have had far more dramatic consequences. Approximately 300 meters before the entrance to Rauschwitz, a driver attempted to overtake a vehicle ahead. However, the driver misjudged the distance to the oncoming traffic.
Quick Thinking Prevents the Worst
A head-on collision seemed almost inevitable in this situation. It is only thanks to the quick reaction and remarkable presence of mind of both drivers that the collision ended lightly. Both drivers immediately recognized the imminent danger and simultaneously swerved to the right onto their respective grass verges.
Through this coordinated evasive maneuver, a direct, potentially life-threatening head-on impact was prevented. The vehicles passed each other so closely that only the left side mirrors touched.
Only Property Damage and Drivable Cars
The contact between the side mirrors resulted in property damage to both vehicles. No persons were injured in the incident. After the police recorded the accident, both drivers were able to continue their journey independently, as the vehicles remained drivable.
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Failed overtaking maneuver ends in accident
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