Drama on the A14: Driver at Aquaplaning got off lightly!

Drama on the A14: Driver at Aquaplaning got off lightly!

on Tuesday evening, June 3, 2025, at 6:15 p.m. on the A14 near Frastanz towards Tyrol, the Autobahn paralyzed briefly. A 20-year-old driver lost control of his vehicle after he got into skid due to aquaplaning on the rain wet road. The car crashed into the right guiding rail and then came to a standstill on the fast lane, contrary to the direction of travel. Fortunately, the young man was unharmed, as [Allgäu Hit] (https://allgaeuhit.de/aquaplaning-unfall-auf-der-a14-auto-front- against-leitplanke-und-turn-au-auf-ueberholspur/) reported.

The accident occurred on the kilometer 45.4 of the A14 and resulted in extensive clean -up work, which resulted in a short -term blocking of the highway. In addition to the FRASTANZ fire brigade, which was on site with three vehicles and 22 emergency services, the Red Cross with an ambulance and an emergency vehicle and a towing company were also ready to recover the accident. Fortunately, the handlebar's alkotest was negative and it was found to be a total damage to the vehicle, such as 5 minutes.

risks from aquaplaning

aquaplaning is a popular topic in the traffic safety debate, and not without reason. In heavy rain, water films can form on the road that create a dangerous slide area between the tires and the street. This means that control over the vehicle can be lost. Recommendations for this are to reduce the speed and to increase the safety distance in order to be able to react to unexpected situations in good time (https://www.fuehrerschein-beste.de/erklaerungen/wo-starters-haeuftig-aquaplaning-auf-2-1-03-101).

The driver's approach to keep his vehicle under control is crucial. In such dangerous situations, it is important to avoid sudden steering or braking maneuvers because they can increase the risk of an accident. So cautious driving style is required for these conditions.