Senior (84) seriously injured in traffic accident - the cause of the accident revealed!

Senior (84) seriously injured in traffic accident - the cause of the accident revealed!

On Friday, May 23, 2025, a serious traffic accident occurred at Markt Bobart, in which an 84-year-old driver was seriously injured. During the trip, the senior citizen intended to turn left to the B8 from Staatsstraße 2261, but overlooked a car authorized to travel. The 62-year-old driver of the other vehicle could not dodge in time, which led to a collision in the confluence area. The fire brigade had to free the seriously injured woman from her vehicle before she could be transported to a hospital. The 62-year-old suffered minor injuries and both vehicles were no longer suitable for driving after the accident. The property damage incurred amounts to at least 15,000 euros. This reports Infranken .

older drivers, such as the senior citizen concerned, represent a special group in traffic safety. With progressive age, reaction can decrease, as can vision. The ADAC recommends that seniors should regularly critically check their driving skills themselves. Although older road users are often considered endangered, statistics show that people aged 65 and over only 18.5% of accidents cause personal damage, which is less than their population share of around 22%. According to the ADAC analysis, the most important thing is that seniors drive forward and are aware of their health restrictions. Further information can be found on the website of the ADAC .

accident statistics and security in old age

The accident statistics also show that older drivers (65+) are more often involved in traffic accidents and are often considered the main cause. In 2022, 68.7% of the at least 65-year-olds wore the main debt of accidents with personal injury. For over 75-year-olds, this proportion was even 76.6%. In particular, disregarding the right of way and mistakes when turning or turning are common causes of such accidents. In contrast, younger drivers between the ages of 18 and 20 were primarily responsible for traffic offenses in 70.8% of cases. These facts come from an analysis of the Federal Statistical Federal Office .

The dangers for older road users can be observed not only for drivers, but also among pedestrians and pedelec users. Over 50% of the fatally crashed pedestrians and cyclists are 65 years or older. The analysis also shows that age groups aged 65 and over are disproportionately represented under the road fatalities. This illustrates the need for preventive measures and regular health checks to increase the traffic safety of this age group.