A wolf was killed in a traffic accident in Leusden on September 23, 2025, at 13:20. The animal was a female wolf, and DNA testing will determine its identity, as reported by RTV Utrecht.
- A wolf was killed in Leusden.
- The accident occurred on Doornseweg.
- DNA research will identify the wolf.
- This is the fourth wolf killed in the province.
- A problem wolf has bitten a child.
- Three wolves died in accidents last year.
The accident occurred on Doornseweg, near the Den Treek estate. The deceased wolf has been taken for examination, but no further details about the incident have been released. This marks the fourth time a wolf has been killed in the province due to a traffic accident.
“The dead wolf is taken for research.”
— RTV Utrecht, News Source
Earlier this year, another wolf was killed in a traffic incident on the highway near Tynaarlo. In March, a wolf died in a car accident near the Pyramide of Austerlitz, and in November 2024, a wolf was killed on the N226 in Leersum.
“A shooting permit has been issued for the problem wolf.”
— Provincial Authority, Official Statement
DNA testing will help clarify the identity of the deceased wolf.
