Weimarer Land/Magdala. The Polizeiinspektion Weimar is reaching out to the public with an urgent appeal for witnesses. The investigation focuses on a serious traffic accident that occurred several weeks ago on the L1060, the exact circumstances of which – particularly the driving behavior prior to the actual crash – still need to be fully clarified.
Quick Overview: The Facts
- Time of incident: Friday, 30.01.2026
- Location: L1060, Magdala in the direction of Großschwabhausen
- Vehicle: VW Touran, Color: grey
- Incident: Vehicle drove over roundabout, overturned, serious injuries
- Police Contact: 03643 / 81-0 (PI Weimar)
Spectacular accident sequence at the roundabout
The sequence of the accident, as presented by investigations so far, testifies to enormous kinetic energy. A grey VW Touran was traveling on the L1060 from Magdala in the direction of Großschwabhausen on Friday, January 30, 2026. Instead of following the course of the road into the roundabout there, the driver drove straight ahead practically without braking.
The vehicle struck the raised central island of the roundabout, which acted like a ramp at that moment. As a result, the car overturned. The driver suffered serious injuries during the impact and subsequent rollover and required medical attention. The force of the impact suggests an inappropriate speed, but investigators are not only interested in the moment of the accident itself.
Investigations into high-speed driving and overtaking maneuvers
According to current findings by the Polizei Weimar, the grey Touran had already attracted attention due to an extremely risky driving style before reaching the roundabout. Witness statements suggest that the driver may have ignored the wintry road conditions on that Friday.
Specifically, it is reported that the driver allegedly overtook at least two other vehicles on the section between the town of Magdala and the said roundabout despite the slippery road surface. These maneuvers on winter-slick roads represent a significant danger and could be criminally relevant. The police must now clarify whether there is a connection between this aggressive driving style and the subsequent loss of control at the roundabout.
Witnesses urgently sought
In order to be able to legally evaluate the course of the accident and the preceding journey, the police are dependent on further observations. Officers are specifically looking for road users who:
- Were traveling on the L1060 on 30.01.2026.
- Observed the grey VW Touran.
- May have been overtaken or endangered themselves.
- Directly witnessed the accident at the roundabout.
Especially in the rural area between Jena and Weimar, the L1060 is an important connecting road that is also used as a feeder to the Autobahn A4. It is therefore likely that other commuters may have noticed the vehicle.
Contact for information
The Polizei Weimar asks all persons who can provide relevant information to get in touch urgently. Even supposedly small details regarding driving behavior can be decisive for the reconstruction.
Information will be accepted at the telephone number 03643 / 81-0 or by email at PI.Weimar@polizei.thueringen.de. Please provide the case number VUS/0026064/2026 to ensure rapid assignment.
Source:
Zeugenaufruf
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