Ferred moment in Friedrichstadt: Motorists ram passers -by in front of ice cream parlor!

Ferred moment in Friedrichstadt: Motorists ram passers -by in front of ice cream parlor!

On June 6, 2025, a serious traffic accident occurred in Friedrichstadt, North Friesland district, in which several passers -by were injured. A driver who was located in the mid -fifties lost control of his vehicle and drove into the seating area in front of an ice cream parlor on the market square. The car also collided with a tree. A total of five people were injured, including one heavy that suffered a thigh fracture. Fortunately, there is no danger to the injured, as the Flensburg police confirm.

The circumstances that led to the accident are currently unclear. The police assume an accident and suspects the driver's health problems as a possible cause. The driver had previously had health difficulties. An expert was requested to clarify the cause of the accident on site, while a rescue helicopter was in use to supply the injured as quickly as possible. Reports that the vehicle was raced into an ice cream parlor were denied by the police.

age and traffic accidents

These tragic events throw a light on the security risks associated with driving older people. According to Destatis.de , in 2023 there were over 68 percent of the causes of the accident with personal injury that were 65 years and older. The proportion of 75-year-olds is even 76.7 percent, the highest value of all ages. Older people less often take part in road traffic, which leads to lower accident participation. However, they often suffer more serious consequences for younger drivers in traffic accidents.

misconduct when turning and disregarding the right of way are the most common causes of accidents in this age group. In 2023, over 53,000 people aged 65 and over in road traffic, including 1,071 and 11,485 were seriously injured. Older people are often unprotected pedestrians, which exposes them to an increased risk of serious injuries.

The investigation into the course of the accident in Friedrichstadt is currently underway, while the city and the residents have to deal with the consequences of the incident. Ultimately, it is another tragic proof of how important the safety in road traffic is, especially for vulnerable road users.

The police will continue to publish information as soon as there are new knowledge about the exact circumstances of the accident.

For more details, contact merkur.de and rtl.de .