Driver sustains minor injuries after veering off A11 highway between Schmölln and Penkun, landing in a roadside ditch

In a series of unfortunate events, two police officers from the Pasewalk Police Station were injured in a car accident on the A11, as reported by Police Headquarters Neubrandenburg. The accident occurred about 3.5 km before the Penkun exit, and the vehicle came to a stop in the roadside ditch.

The 48-year-old female officer suffered injuries to her legs, head, hands, and upper body, while the 52-year-old male officer sustained minor injuries to his legs and upper body. The driver, a German citizen living in Hamburg, also sustained minor injuries.

The initial accident occurred on May 6, 2024, around 18:05, and a follow-up accident happened during the investigation of the first accident. A 59-year-old driver of a MFTBC Canter truck collided with the police barrier of the first accident. The police patrol car was hit from behind and pushed about 9 meters from its original position. Unfortunately, the car involved in the initial accident was a total loss, with an estimated damage of 1,500 euros.

The A11 was fully closed for accident investigation and cleanup from 15:51 to 18:00. The Brandenburg State Police (Landespolizei Brandenburg) took over the investigation after the car crash near the Werbellin junction following a police chase.

For inquiries outside of office hours and on weekends, the contact is the Duty Police Officer at Police Headquarters Neubrandenburg Control Center. The contact details provided are for the Duty Police Officer during off-hours and weekends, and may not be the primary point of contact during regular office hours. The contact details for the Duty Police Officer are as follows:

Telephone: 0395 5582 2223
Email: [email protected]
Twitter: @Polizei_PP_NB

For inquiries during office hours, the contact details are the regional and thematic press offices of Police Inspectorates Stralsund, Anklam, or Neubrandenburg, or Police Headquarters Neubrandenburg. The contact details provided are for the Police Headquarters Neubrandenburg, and may not be applicable to other police stations or departments within the region. The contact details provided are for the Control Center of Police Headquarters Neubrandenburg, and may not be for specific units or departments within the headquarters.

We hope for the swift recovery of the injured officers and send our thoughts to them during this difficult time. Stay safe on the roads, and remember to follow traffic rules and regulations.