POL-HK & Munster: Vehicle Incidents – Tree & Military Police Control

Elderly Driver Avoids Wildlife,Sustains Injuries in Heidekreis Single-Vehicle Accident; Police Conduct Traffic Enforcement

A single-vehicle collision and increased traffic enforcement marked recent activity for the Heidekreis police,with incidents occurring on January 19th and 20th,2026. Authorities report an 80-year-old woman sustained minor injuries after a collision with a tree, and a separate traffic control operation resulted in eleven citations, including one for excessive speed.

Single-Vehicle Accident on County Road 124

On Tuesday morning,January 20th,2026,an 80-year-old woman was involved in a single-vehicle accident on County Road 124. According to reports,the driver left the roadway and collided with a tree.The driver, attempting to avoid a wild animal crossing the road, sustained slight injuries and was transported to a local hospital by ambulance.

The incident resulted in approximately 5,000 euros in property damage. Authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding the accident, but initial reports indicate the driver’s evasive maneuver was the primary cause.

Did you know? – Germany’s road safety standards are among the highest in the world. Drivers are expected to exercise extreme caution, especially in rural areas where wildlife crossings are common.

The accident occurred when the 80-year-old driver swerved to avoid hitting an animal that entered County Road 124. The driver’s attempt to avoid the animal caused her vehicle to leave the roadway and impact a tree. emergency services responded to the scene, providing medical attention and transporting the woman to a local hospital for treatment of minor injuries. The inquiry is ongoing,but authorities believe the evasive action was the primary factor in the crash. The vehicle sustained approximately 5,000 euros in damages.

Joint Police and Military Traffic Enforcement in Munster

Just prior to the accident, on Monday, January 19th, 2026, the Heidekreis police conducted a traffic control operation in Munster. The operation was supported by members of the military police,who specifically focused on inspecting Bundeswehr vehicles when encountered.

Over 30 vehicles were checked at two checkpoints located on Soltauer and Breloher Straße. Along with routine inspections, officers conducted speed measurements during the nearly two-hour operation.

One driver, a 71-year-old woman, was cited for traveling at 73 km/h in a 50 km/h zone, even after accounting for tolerance deductions. In total, eleven traffic violations were documented and penalized during the enforcement effort.

Pro tip – German traffic laws have strict speed limits and tolerance levels. Exceeding the limit, even by a small margin, can result in a fine and points on your license.

The joint traffic enforcement operation, conducted by the Heidekreis police and military police, aimed to ensure road safety in Munster. Officers inspected over 30 vehicles, with a particular focus on Bundeswehr vehicles. The operation resulted in eleven citations, including one for a 71-year-old woman driving 23 km/h over the speed limit. The enforcement effort underscores the commitment of authorities to maintaining safe roadways and holding drivers accountable for traffic violations.The operation concluded after nearly two hours, with all violations documented and penalties issued.

For further facts, contact:

Heidekreis police station
Tarek Gibbah
Telephone: [phone]
Email: [email protected]

Original content from: Heidekreis police station, transmitted by news aktuell.