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18-year-old biker without a license falls badly in the Wartburg district!
A 19-year-old motorcyclist fell seriously injured in the Wartburg district without a driver's license or license plate. Cause of accident unclear.
18-year-old biker without a license falls badly in the Wartburg district!
A serious accident occurred on Tuesday evening in the Wartburg district, in which a 19-year-old motorcyclist suffered life-threatening injuries. As insuedthueringen.de reports, the young man fell on a bike path between Gehaus and Oechsen. The impact was so severe that he had to be taken to hospital by rescue helicopter.
However, something else came to light when the accident was recorded: the driver was driving without the necessary license and the motorcycle had no license plate. There was also no insurance cover for the vehicle. These circumstances will most likely lead to a complaint in the near future, as n-tv.de also states.
The cause of the fall remains unclear
What exactly led to the fall is currently unclear. Motorcycle accidents are not uncommon in Germany and, according to the ADAC, have a particularly high risk of accidents. Young drivers, especially between the ages of 15 and 24, are particularly often affected. They are considered one of the most vulnerable groups on the streets.
What is particularly alarming is that motorcyclists are four times more likely to be involved in an accident and have an accident rate that is seven times higher than drivers. In addition, more than a third of accidents are split between collisions with other road users and solo accidents.
Reducing dangers through responsibility
The incident in Wartburgkreis highlights the general dangers of motorcycling. It is particularly important for young drivers to use their own vehicle responsibly. Using protective clothing, regularly checking brakes and tires, and completing driving safety training is crucial to significantly reduce the risk of accidents.
It is also important to improve the road infrastructure and ensure that potential sources of danger, such as insufficient space when overtaking or unmaintained road conditions, are specifically addressed. This could help increase safety for all road users.
In any case, it remains to be seen how the legal consequences will develop for the 19-year-old, who, to make matters worse, set out without the necessary documents. A serious wake-up call not only for him, but also for other aspiring bikers in the region.