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Senior dies after accident with Opel: police are looking for witnesses!
Senior with a wheelbarrow had an accident in Saxony on October 2nd. Traffic accident service investigates, witnesses sought.
Senior dies after accident with Opel: police are looking for witnesses!
A tragic traffic accident made headlines in Dresden on October 2nd. At around 7 p.m., a senior wanted to cross Pienner Strasse with his wheelbarrow when he was hit by an Opel Corsa. How day24 Reportedly, the man suffered serious injuries and had to be resuscitated on site. Despite immediate medical measures, the senior later died in a hospital.
Fortunately, the 69-year-old driver was uninjured, but responsibility for the accident now lies with the traffic accident service's investigation. The police are looking for witnesses who can provide information about the incident. Anyone with information is asked to call 0351/4832233.
Accidents and older road users
Such tragic snapshots symbolize the challenges that seniors face in traffic. Statistics show that senior drivers are less likely to be involved in accidents; however, when they are involved, they are often the main culprits. According to an analysis by daily news In 2023, 68 percent of people over 65 were the main cause of traffic accidents with personal injuries. What is particularly striking is that this proportion rises to 76 percent among those over 75 years old.
The lower accident involvement of older people is attributed, among other things, to the fact that they participate in road traffic less often. This can be seen from the fact that 79,101 people aged 65 and over were involved in accidents with personal injury, which accounts for 15.2 percent of all those involved in the accident. Nevertheless, the probability of dying in a traffic accident is significantly higher than for younger people: for those over 65, it is 2.0 percent, while for those under 65 it is only 0.6 percent.
| Age group | Main cause (%) | Accidents resulting in personal injury |
|---|---|---|
| Over 65 years | 68.1% | 79,101 |
| Over 75 years | 76.7% | Unknown |
| Under 65 years | 54.8% | Unknown |
Overall, the data from the Federal Statistical Office show that around 53,093 people aged 65 and over had accidents in 2023, including 1,071 deaths and 11,485 seriously injured. Older people are often unprotected pedestrians, putting them at greater risk of serious injury. These figures illustrate the importance of measures to increase road safety for this age group. Information about common causes of accidents shows, among other things, that older drivers often ignore the right of way or make mistakes when turning. This makes it clear that a good exchange between drivers and pedestrians is necessary in order to avoid such tragic incidents.