Wild animal accident near Zingst: Two cars kill a deer and cause 30,000 euros in damage!

Wild animal accident near Zingst: Two cars kill a deer and cause 30,000 euros in damage!

In the early hours of Wednesday, November 5, 2025, a tragic accident occurred near Zingst, Vorpommern-Rügen district. A deer was struck by two vehicles almost simultaneously. Fortunately, both drivers were uninjured, but the deer died as a result of the impact. The total damage to the two vehicles amounts to a shocking 30,000 euros NDR reported.

This sad event is another indication of the increasing risk of wildlife accidents in the region. According to the ADAC, the average damage from wildlife accidents is around 4,100 euros. Last year, a total of 17,129 wildlife accidents were registered in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, which means that on average a collision with wild animals occurs every 31 minutes.

Increased risk at dusk

The change to winter time did not improve the situation. On the last weekend in October, when the clocks went back, many drivers drove more at dusk. Wild animals are particularly active during this time, which increases the risk of accidents. The ADAC Hansa e.V. warns urgently about this dangerous situation and appeals to road users to drive particularly carefully. The statistics show that 227,270 wildlife accidents occurred nationwide in the 2023/2024 hunting year, including 7,760 in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania. The number of unreported cases could even be higher, as shown Press portal is noted.

In some regions, such as Ludwigslust-Parchim, the situation is more serious, as almost every second accident here is caused by wildlife. The police therefore recommend adjusting your speed in wooded areas and on field edges and paying attention to game crossing signs. Drivers should brake in a controlled manner instead of attempting risky evasive maneuvers. A wrong reaction can have serious consequences.

Insurance cover in the event of accidents involving wild animals

In the event of an accident involving wildlife, it is important to also keep an eye on the insurance situation. Damage to the vehicle can be covered through partial or fully comprehensive insurance. Partial insurance covers damage caused by collisions with furred game, such as deer or wild boar. Some insurance policies even offer protection for accidents involving all animals, which can be particularly advantageous in rural areas. Fully comprehensive insurance can be taken into account if the wildlife accident occurs without clear evidence; However, this can also result in a downgrade to the no-claims class.

Overall, every driver in the region should exercise increased caution. Especially at dusk, it is advisable to reduce your speed and constantly keep an eye on the edges of the road. Because nothing is as important as safety on the roads, both for people and for local wildlife.