Slovenian President Admits She Wasn't Wearing Seatbelt in Car Accident

Slovenian President Nataša Pirc Musar has publicly admitted to a significant lapse in judgment during a recent traffic accident: she was not wearing her seatbelt. The incident, which occurred on Friday around 4:30 PM in the Kastelec tunnel on the Primorska highway, resulted in the president sustaining a broken collarbone.

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It is my biggest mistake and I sincerely regret it. I was not buckled up and I accept full responsibility for it. I paid for it by breaking my collarbone.

Speaking to Slovenian public television, Musar took full responsibility for the oversight. "It is my biggest mistake and I sincerely regret it. I was not buckled up and I accept full responsibility for it. I paid for it by breaking my collarbone," she stated. She emphasized the legal requirement for seatbelt use, even in the back seat, and urged the public to learn from her experience: "Please, all of you, from my experience, from my case: wear your seatbelt in the back seat."

The accident happened when the driver of the presidential security detail collided with the rear of another vehicle in the convoy. Musar was in the Mercedes with a friend, who was also injured. Police attributed the crash to the Mercedes driver not maintaining a safe distance.

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The law requires that the seatbelt must be fastened in the back seat as well. I did not do that and I am sincerely sorry and of course I will fully take all the consequences of that irresponsibility upon myself.

President Musar has faced public criticism not only for the accident itself but also for the delay in its public disclosure, which came to light only on Saturday morning. She also acknowledged that her friend was in the car during the incident. Musar indicated she needs at least another 14 days of rest before resuming her duties and has canceled a planned visit to Croatia due to her injury.

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Please, all of you, from my experience, from my case: wear your seatbelt in the back seat.