As of: February 3, 2024, 7:38 a.m
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An 87-year-old caused around 26,000 euros in property damage in an underground car park.
The Mercedes driver crashed his car into other cars twice in a short space of time.
There is currently a hot debate about driving ability tests for seniors.
According to a survey, a clear majority is in favor of the proposal to introduce appropriate tests.
Nevertheless, the implementation of such plans is highly controversial: The ADAC, for example, rejects the proposal - among other things because the risk of accidents among older people is "not exceptionally high".
Recently, a new suggestion came up: feedback trips for drivers aged 75 and over.
In any case, the discussion around the topic is unlikely to stop any time soon: In Baden-Württemberg, an 87-year-old has now caused two accidents - in quick succession.
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87-year-old Mercedes driver hits Mazda: total loss
The police described the incident as a “double mishap” – fortunately no one was injured.
According to officials, the 87-year-old Mercedes driver confused the gas and brake when reversing into an underground car park in Winnenden.
His car then rammed a Mazda and pushed it against a stone pillar.
The Mazda suffered a total loss of around 20,000 euros.
An 87-year-old Mercedes driver caused two accidents in a short space of time in Baden-Württemberg.
(Symbolic image) © Chromorange/Imago
The 87-year-old's second accident: Mercedes rams Mercedes
But it didn't stop with just one crash.
After the police recorded the accident, the man tried to drive his vehicle out of the underground car park - and there was another crash.
This time the 87-year-old drove into another Mercedes - and also pushed it into a pillar.
The “opposing” car suffered damage amounting to around 4,000 euros, while the damage to the 87-year-old’s Mercedes is estimated at a total of 2,000 euros.
All in all, there was material damage of around 26,000 euros.
After the second crash, however, the 87-year-old did not continue as a driver for the time being: a relative was contacted and he took over the wheel of the Mercedes.