Jena-Winzerla, 01.03.2026. In a tragic incident on Saturday afternoon in Jena-Winzerla, a 73-year-old woman was seriously injured. Her husband had driven off too early with the shared car.
- Event: Traffic accident with personal injury
- When: Saturday, February 28, 2026, shortly after 1:00 PM
- Where: Hermann-Pistor-Straße, Jena-Winzerla
- Involved: 72-year-old driver, 73-year-old passenger
Tragic Mishap While Boarding
In the early Saturday afternoon, emergency services and the Jena police were called to Hermann-Pistor-Straße. As officers reported, an elderly couple was about to depart in their car. The 72-year-old driver was waiting for his 73-year-old wife to take her seat on the passenger side. However, the man drove off before his wife had fully entered the vehicle.
Due to the premature start, the woman fell, resulting in one of her legs being run over by the rolling car. The serious injuries necessitated the immediate intervention of an emergency physician. Following initial medical treatment at the scene, the 73-year-old was transported to a hospital for further care.
Background: Dangers When Entering and Exiting
Accidents during boarding or alighting occur frequently in everyday traffic. Police and traffic safety experts strongly advise always performing a full 360-degree check and establishing direct acoustic or visual contact with passengers before moving the vehicle. Assistance systems also do not relieve drivers of the duty to ensure all doors are closed by checking all mirrors before starting to roll. The Jena district of Winzerla, which is heavily characterized by dense residential housing and a high volume of stationary traffic in side streets such as Hermann-Pistor-Straße, generally requires a significantly higher level of attention when maneuvering.
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Police News Jena, 01.03.26: Traffic accident with personal injury
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