Fatal moped accident: 16-year-old dies in Adenbüttel!

Fatal moped accident: 16-year-old dies in Adenbüttel!

Kreisstraße 48 nördlich von Adenbüttel, 38530 Gifhorn, Deutschland - On June 13th, a tragic traffic accident occurred in the Gifhorn district, in which a 16-year-old man died on his moped. The incident happened at around 7.30 a.m. on the district road north of Adenbüttel when the young person came from the K48 from the direction and collided with a Ford Transit when turning to the K56 authorized.

The circumstances of the accident are now the subject of the police investigations into mine. It remains to be clarified how the serious collision occurs. According to initial information, the young person suffered fatal injuries. However, the 23-year-old driver of the Ford Transit and two passengers remained unharmed, which is a little ray of hope in this sad situation.

emergency services in use

After the accident, rescue helicopters and emergency services were alerted to help as quickly as possible. The accident site had to be completely closed for several hours until the necessary measures were completed. The closure could finally be lifted again at 11:25 a.m.

traffic accidents are unfortunately not uncommon. Every year, thousands of people lose their lives in the EU through such tragic events or are seriously injured. According to [europarl] (https://www.europarl.europa.eu/topics/de/article/20190410sto36615/ Verkehrsgunstallstatistiken-in-der-eu-Infographik), however, these figures have decreased slightly in recent years. Between 2010 and 2020, the number of road traffic fats in Europe fell by 36 percent. Nevertheless, awareness of the dangers in road traffic is still necessary, especially among young drivers who are often disproportionately involved in accidents.

an unforgettable loss

The loss is unimaginable for the relatives and friends of the deceased adolescent. Such tragic events remind us of how quickly life can change. Our thoughts are among those who have to deal with this difficult fate.

As part of the ongoing investigation into the cause of the accident, the police hope to soon maintain more clarity about the exact circumstances of the accident. A deep sympathy applies to all those affected.