Serious pedelec accident in Ingolstadt: teenagers are seriously injured

Serious pedelec accident in Ingolstadt: teenagers are seriously injured

Ingolstadt, Deutschland - In Ingolstadt, a serious accident occurred in which a 13-year-old pedelec driver was injured. According to a report of the Passauer Neue Presse The young person disregarded the right of way of a sprint when turning left. Despite the danger braking of the 23-year-old driver of the van, the collision could not be prevented. The 13-year-old was at high speed at the time of the accident, had headphones and did not wear a helmet.

The incident is another example of the growing problem of accidents with pedelecs. In 2022, 552 people in Germany have already been injured in accidents with bicycles and pedelecs, which represents an alarming increase of 28% compared to the previous year, as the rp online . The district police authority Mettmann therefore plans information stands to point out the topic of "security for pedelec" and to have security-relevant discussions with pedelec drivers.

safety initiatives and increasing number of accidents

The district police authority implements actions that offer free checks of traffic safety for pedelecs, among other things. Exercise course and simulators to test the driving skills are also being planned. Heiner Mies, head of the traffic management, emphasizes the increase in pedelec accidents and demands more awareness of the safety aspects of driving. Older drivers in particular who are increasingly using pedelecs often face challenges in handling, which leads to an increased risk of accidents.

statistics show that 2023 more than 23,900 pedelec accidents with personal damage were registered with personal damage, a drastic increase compared to previous years. The Statistical Federal Office stated that the average age of 53 years is 53 years. In contrast, in 2014 only 11 % of the victims were younger than 45 years.

Age group of pedelec users

The proportion of over 65-year-olds who accidentally accidentally accidentally has dropped. The decline of 54.5% in 2014 to 30.1% in 2023 shows that younger generations of vehicle are more often affected. More and more households in Germany have pedelecs - from 3.4% in 2014 to 15.5% in 2022.

The accident statistics emphasize that the probability of serious or fatal injuries in older people is higher, which illustrates the need for security measures and training offers. The tragedy in Ingolstadt should be seen as a warning signal that additional educational work is urgently required to increase the safety in road traffic for pedelec users.