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Elderly driver crashes into parked car on Gersfelder Street

A routine Saturday morning turned costly when an elderly motorist struck an open car door. The accident raises questions about traffic safety in residential areas.

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Elderly driver crashes into parked car on Gersfelder Street

**East Hesse Police Headquarters**

***Fulda*** (ots)

Collision with parked vehicle in EichenzellOn Saturday morning, September 27, 25, at around 09:30, a traffic accident occurred between two cars on Gersfelder Street in Eichenzell. An 85-year-old Ford driver from Eichenzell was driving along Gersfelder Street. As he passed a parked VW Golf at house number 44, the driver of the Golf, a 32-year-old man from Eichenzell, opened the driver's door of his vehicle. The Ford collided with the open door, resulting in significant damage to both vehicles. Fortunately, no one was injured, and the total damage is estimated at around 17,000 euros.

Prepared by: East Hesse Police Headquarters, Fulda Police Station, PHK Schaffranek

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Original content from: East Hesse Police Headquarters, transmitted via news aktuell

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