The two drivers were seriously injured in a collision between two cars in Markranstädt (Leipzig district).
The 71-year-old driver of the first car wanted to turn left onto a federal road on Tuesday and collided with the 52-year-old's car, as a police spokeswoman said on Wednesday.
Accordingly, the 52-year-old should have had the right of way.
Markranstädt - The women were taken to hospital with serious injuries.
According to the police spokeswoman, there is a total write-off on both vehicles.
dpa