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Young people kill 74-year-old in e-scooter accident in Weimar!
In Weimar, two teenagers on e-scooters collided with a 74-year-old pedestrian, who later died. Police are looking for witnesses.
Young people kill 74-year-old in e-scooter accident in Weimar!
A tragic incident shakes Weimar: On Monday afternoon there was a serious accident on Moscow Street when two young people on an e-scooter collided with a 74-year-old pedestrian. The senior suffered life-threatening injuries and died a short time later in hospital. This reports Picture.
The incident occurred at 3:25 p.m. when the e-scooter, ridden by two young people aged around 13 to 14, hit the pedestrian. The driver, described as tall, slim and with dark hair, then fled with his passenger, who had blonde hair, towards the boxing club in Weimar-West without paying any attention to the man lying on the ground. The Weimar police are asking for help from the public. Anyone who can contribute anything to the suspects or the course of the accident is asked to call 03643 882-0 or email pi.weimar@polizei.thueringen.de.
Accident statistics and dangers of e-scooters
There are always reports of e-scooter accidents, which represent a worrying reality. Loud daily news The number of accidents rose to over 12,000 in 2024, an increase of 27 percent compared to the previous year. 27 people died, with all of the victims traveling on a scooter. The most common reason for e-scooter accidents is collisions with other road users, with drivers being responsible in many cases.
What is particularly worrying is that almost half of the e-scooter riders involved in accidents are under 25 years old. These young users often ride on sidewalks and without helmets, which increases the risk of accidents. The current events in Weimar also raise questions about pedestrian safety and the responsible use of e-scooters.
Weimar police and traffic authorities are now faced with the challenge of taking measures to avoid such incidents in the future. The sad statistics clearly show that preventative measures are urgently needed to increase road safety for everyone involved.