Fatal traffic accident near Unnau: Woman dies after rollover on country road

The 54-year-old driver and another passenger were taken to a hospital with minor injuries. According to the police, the two injured occupants are residents of Bad Marienberg-Zinhain.

In addition to the police and rescue services, fire brigade forces and a chaplain were also deployed. The care of the relatives and those involved was ensured by the deployed forces.

Road closure and emergency services

Country road 295 was fully closed for several hours to allow the accident to be recorded. Fire brigade and police cordoned off the area around the accident site over a wide radius in order to carry out the recovery of the vehicle and the investigative work.

The exact circumstances of the accident remain the subject of ongoing investigations. The police are examining, among other things, whether weather conditions, speed, or health problems of the driver may have played a role.

Initial findings indicate that the vehicle left the road in the left-hand curve and overturned several times before coming to a standstill. The car was severely damaged by the impact and the rollovers.

Police appeal for witnesses

Residents and first responders had provided initial aid immediately after the accident until the rescue services arrived, according to the police.

The investigators are asking possible witnesses who observed the accident to contact the police. The evaluation of the evidence at the scene and the questioning of those involved are ongoing.

Pastoral care

A chaplain took care on site of accompanying the relatives of the deceased as well as looking after the slightly injured occupants. The psychosocial support was said to be an important part of the operation.

Country road 295 connects Unnau in the Westerwald district with Bad Marienberg-Zinhain and is a heavily traveled route in the Westerwald. Even though the exact cause of the accident is still unclear, the police point to the dangers of country roads, especially in curve areas.