Accident on Langenwischstrasse: E-scooter driver injured!

Accident on Langenwischstrasse: E-scooter driver injured!

A traffic accident on Langenwischstrasse in Delmenhorst caused a stir on Wednesday evening around 6:50 p.m. A 15-year-old e-scooter driver required medical attention after a collision with a car. According to Weser-Kurier, the boy suffered minor injuries and complained of pain in his leg.

According to Presseportal, the 67-year-old driver, who was driving a Mitsubishi, overlooked the e-scooter driver when turning left onto Bremer Straße. The collision could no longer be prevented, which makes the incident particularly regrettable. The material damage to both vehicles amounts to around 2,100 euros.

The dangers in road traffic

This incident is not isolated, as the number of e-scooter accidents is constantly increasing. According to destatis.de, there were a total of 9,425 accidents with personal injury in 2023, which means an increase of 14.1% compared to the previous year. Particularly fatal: The number of deaths among e-scooter riders doubled from 11 to 22. A level of attention while driving could help here.

The most common causes of such accidents are incorrect road use and the influence of alcohol. So it's worth staying vigilant here. What is particularly alarming is that 48% of accidents resulting in personal injury resulted in direct collisions with cars. This conveys an image that fuels many doubters about the safety of these means of transport.

Young drivers particularly affected

A shocking statistic suggests that 41.6% of e-scooter users involved in accidents are under 25 years old. In many cities, e-scooters are now an integral part of the streetscape and are enjoying growing popularity. But the regulations that affect the use of these vehicles must be strictly observed: e-scooters must ride on cycle paths or protective strips and sidewalks are taboo.

For the drivers themselves there is an age limit of 14 years and a 0.5 per mille limit for alcohol consumption. These regulations are intended to ensure that the use of e-scooters is as safe as possible, but unfortunately accidents still occur from time to time. Incidents like the one in Delmenhorst remind us to keep an eye on road safety.

Wednesday's accident could be an opportunity to raise awareness about road traffic. Stay alert and safe on the roads!