Vehicle strikes deer in Poland, as reported by local law enforcement

In the quiet town of Zingst, on the L21 road between Prerow and the Meiningen Bridge, an unfortunate incident took place on September 6, 2025. A traffic accident involving a car, specifically an Opel, and a deer resulted in significant damage to the vehicle and the unfortunate demise of the deer.

The accident occurred around 20:20, with the Opel colliding with the deer that was crossing the road. The German occupants of the vehicle, aged 73 and 68, were unharmed in the incident. However, the Opel sustained significant damage, estimated at around 17,000 euros, and had to be towed away by a towing company. The deer involved in the accident did not survive.

The accident site was identified as the "Freesenbruch". For inquiries during office hours, interested parties are advised to direct their questions to the respective regional and thematically responsible press offices, which include the Police Inspectorates of Stralsund, Anklam, or Neubrandenburg, as well as the Police Headquarters Neubrandenburg.

The duty officer for Police Headquarters Neubrandenburg is Verena Splettstoesser. For more specific inquiries, you can reach her at the following contact details:

Telephone: 0395 5582 2223
Email: [email protected]

Please note that the name of the female police officer responsible at the Police Headquarters in Neubrandenburg in 2025 is not publicly available. It is recommended to direct all inquiries to the aforementioned contact details.

This incident serves as a reminder to drivers to remain vigilant, especially during the hours of darkness, when wildlife is more active and visibility can be reduced. Drive safely!