Ellen Namyslo after wild accident: Only a heroine helped the injured driver!

Ellen Namyslo after wild accident: Only a heroine helped the injured driver!

Templin, Deutschland - Ellen Namyslo from Egarsee made an unpleasant acquaintance with the wild animal world on July 7 when a fallow deer suddenly jumped in front of her car. The shocked driver was on the way to Templin and had no time to react. Intopectly she did not deviate to avoid further accidents, but the collision was inevitable. The game crashed into the bonnet of her car and flew to the roadside. The airbag was triggered and Ellen stayed in the car while the door on the driver's side could not be opened. Fear spread, because hundreds of other drivers passed the scene of the accident without stopping and helping.

But then a young woman, Anne Perleberg, came into play. She stopped, took care of Ellen and chose the emergency call. While ambulance, fire brigade and police arrived, the relief was great. Fortunately, Ellen was unharmed, but her car suffered a total loss. Jörg Namyslo, her husband, was visibly grateful for the active support of the first aider and took the opportunity to criticize the lack of willingness to help from other drivers. "Such a situation shows that you should be there for each other in critical moments," said Jörg. This impressively reminds of how important it is to act in such emergencies.

The dangers in road traffic

Wild accidents are a common problem in Germany. According to the ADAC, around 265,000 game accidents with motor vehicles took place in 2022, which corresponds to an accident every two minutes. In many cases, deer or wild boars are the main actors. Every year, over one million wild animals die from such accidents, which not only represents a burden on the wildlife, but also significantly endangered traffic safety. The highest risk of colliding with game is in the evening and early morning hours when the animals often cross streets.

to avoid game accidents is necessary for progressive driving. Pay attention to traffic signs, such as "change of game", is essential. In addition, experts recommend that you turn on the warning indicator system in an accident, put on a warning vest and to secure the scene of the accident. Unfortunately, common emergency brake assistants are often unable to recognize wild animals in good time, which increases the risk. Even if the technology progresses rapidly, additional measures are required to ensure security on the streets.

prevention measures and statistics

In Baden-Württemberg, experts are working intensively on effective measures to prevent game accidents. So far, over 76,000 game accident data has been collected. This enables a targeted analysis and helps develop specific recommendations for avoiding accident. The statistics are particularly alarming on frequented traffic routes. Around 13,268 game accidents were registered in 2021; In 2022 there were already 18,569, and in 2023 the number rose to 22,275. The deer is particularly common, followed by wild boar and other animal species.

One of the challenges is that many drivers often underestimate the dangers of game changes. Experts agree that a stronger sensitization of road users is necessary. This is the only way to raise awareness of the risks in areas with high game changes. With special measures that are based on the analysis of collected data, the foundation for a more secure road traffic environment lies.

The dramatic circumstances of Ellen's accident tragically illustrate how sudden such an encounter can occur. It is not only a reminder to consideration among road users, but also a call to have a good knack in dealing with nature. Because nobody wants an inattentive moment to endanger the security of humans and animals. Stay vigilant!