Deadly Road Mishap on 76th Federal Highway Close to Eutin

Fatal Traffic Accident on Federal Highway 76 Near Dodauer Forest

On August 28, 2025, a tragic traffic accident occurred on the federal highway 76 near Dodauer Forest. The incident involved a tractor with a trailer and a Ford car, resulting in the death of the Ford's driver and minor injuries to the tractor's 17-year-old driver.

The accident took place around 5:30 PM, causing a significant disruption to traffic. The federal highway was closed near the accident site, and traffic was rerouted until the following morning. The road maintenance department checked the condition of the road surface, and a company excavated contaminated soil next to the road due to spilled fuel.

Emergency services, including police, fire departments, an ambulance, and a rescue helicopter doctor, were called to the scene. The burned-out tractor and the Ford were seized by the authorities for investigation into the exact cause of the accident. The tractor was completely destroyed by fire, and the Ford sustained severe front-end damage, resulting in a total loss.

The investigation into the accident is being conducted by the police in Eutin. The driver of the Ford, a 21-year-old man from Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, died at the scene. The tractor driver managed to escape the burning vehicle unassisted.

The total damage is estimated at around 360,000 euros. Inquiries regarding the incident can be directed to the Police Directorate Luebeck Press Office. The contact details for the Press Office are Ulli Fritz Gerlach - Press Spokesperson, telephone: 0451 / 131-2006, fax: 0451 / 131 - 2019, and email: [email protected].

The federal highway 76 was reopened to traffic in both directions at around 8:00 AM after all measures were completed. The exact circumstances and cause of the accident are currently being investigated, and the Zuständigkeit für die Untersuchung eines Unfalls auf einer Bundesstraße, wie der Bundesstraße 76 nahe dem Dodauer Wald, liegt normalerweise bei der zuständigen Polizeidienststelle des jeweiligen Landkreises oder der nächstgelegenen Polizeistation. In diesem Gebiet könnte es sich um die Polizeiinspektion oder die Polizeistation, die für die Region zuständig ist, handeln.

For further information about the investigation or to contact the responsible police station, it is recommended to contact the Police of the federal state of Schleswig-Holstein. They provide contact information for the relevant authorities on their website or through the Lyss Solis Police app. Alternatively, you can visit the nearest police station or call the emergency number of the police to obtain more information.