Motorcyclist seriously injured: female driver causes dramatic accident in Greifswald

Motorcyclist seriously injured: female driver causes dramatic accident in Greifswald

In an unfortunate incident on Wednesday evening in Greifswald, a motorcyclist was seriously injured when he failed to give way. Loud Northern Courier The 77-year-old driver was about to turn from a supermarket parking lot onto the country road towards the train station. The 48-year-old motorcyclist, who was coming from the direction of the train station, tried to avoid the driver, but was unable to avoid a collision. This led to a serious fall for the motorcyclist, who then had to be taken to the university hospital.

Serious damage and investigation

Fortunately, the driver was uninjured, but both vehicles now have to be towed away. The damage amounts to around 12,000 euros. The 77-year-old is being investigated on suspicion of negligent bodily harm. This accident cannot be viewed in isolation: just a few days ago, two other motorcycle accidents occurred in the region in which botched overtaking maneuvers led to injuries. A 43-year-old motorcyclist near Reinberg was in mortal danger after overtaking a truck that turned left and led to a collision.

Accident research and dangers in road traffic

Since 2005, ADAC accident research has collected some interesting findings about the causes of traffic accidents. Over ADAC It is reported that motorcyclists are four times more likely to have an accident than other road users. They account for 20% of traffic fatalities in Germany, with the most common accidents being either solo accidents or collisions with cars. The ADAC has also found that distracted or health-impaired drivers cause over 10% of accidents outside built-up areas. Especially on country roads, where the motorcycle accident in Greifswald took place, many accidents occur in terms of dangerousness - 57% of road deaths and 39% of serious injuries occur here.

Statistical developments

In 2024, about 2.5 million road traffic accidents were registered in Germany, which represents a slight decrease compared to the previous year, according to information from Statista. The number of accidents resulting in personal injuries remained at the same level as in the 1950s. The “Vision Zero” goal, which the EU transport ministers are striving for, aims to have no more traffic deaths by 2050. The current number of traffic deaths in Germany is 2,770, which represents a drastic reduction compared to the 19,193 deaths in 1970.

Increase traffic safety

In order to counteract the high number of accidents, there are numerous measures aimed at improving road safety. This includes the introduction of technical safety features, such as the rescue card, which has existed since 2011 and enables emergency services to provide faster and more effective help. The ADAC is also striving to improve lane-keeping assistance systems in all vehicle classes and to expand their use.

Especially in view of the serious consequences of accidents suffered by motorcyclists, it is important to both raise awareness among road users and to optimize the infrastructural conditions. The incident in Greifswald is another wake-up call to increase safety on the roads.