Unknown man pushes e-scooter driver in Hildesheim – serious injuries!

Unknown man pushes e-scooter driver in Hildesheim – serious injuries!

A serious incident occurred in Hildesheim on November 11th, which once again brought safety on the streets into the spotlight. An 18-year-old e-scooter driver suffered significant internal injuries in an accident. The accident happened around 1:10 p.m. on the shared footpath and bike path in the direction of Kennedydamm, right at a bus stop in front of a driving school.

The young driver was trying to avoid a man and his companion when the stranger suddenly pushed him. The fall resulted in the serious injuries that sent the young man to hospital after he called an ambulance due to severe pain. The incident occurred in an area frequented by many pedestrians and cyclists, further increasing concerns about road safety.

Looking for witnesses

The Hildesheim police immediately began an investigation and are urgently looking for witnesses to the incident. The unknown pusher is described as around 40 years old, without a beard and speaking standard German. He was wearing a bomber jacket. His companion, also in her forties, was around 1.80 meters tall, had brown hair and was wearing a long blue coat and white sneakers.

A student who spoke to the e-scooter driver after the accident is particularly important for the investigation. The police ask him to come forward - he has dark blonde or light brown hair and is said to have had a bandage on his foot because he was walking on crutches. A man in a yellow safety vest who was near the scene of the accident in a gray Caddy could also have more information.

The increasing number of e-scooter accidents

This incident is a reminder of the increasing number of accidents associated with e-scooter use. According to current statistics, there were a total of 12,000 accidents involving e-scooters in 2024, which represents an increase of 27 percent compared to the previous year. Tragically, 27 people lost their lives in e-scooter accidents, the majority of whom were on the scooters themselves. The most common causes of such accidents are incorrect use of roadways or sidewalks and driving under the influence of alcohol.

The e-scooter is very popular, especially among younger drivers. Almost half of the drivers involved in accidents were under 25 years old. Worryingly, many rented e-scooter users do not wear helmets and often ride on sidewalks, increasing the risk of accidents not only for them but also for passers-by. However, it is important to emphasize the advantages of these electric means of transport, which represent an environmentally friendly alternative in urban transport.

Hildesheim police can be contacted for information about the incident at 939-115, and anyone who has anything to say about an incident is encouraged to come forward.

It is to be hoped that such frightening incidents will lead to both users and road users becoming more sensitive to the dangers of road traffic.

Further details on the legal aspects and safety precautions in connection with e-scooters can also be found at Hildesheimer Allgemeine, Information on the use of e-scooters is also available daily news to find.