80-year-old injured after traffic accident in Münster-police are looking for witnesses

Senior accident in Münster: A worrying incident with far -reaching consequences

Münster (ots)

On Monday afternoon, August 12, an accident occurred on Bonhoefferstrasse, which not only raises many questions, but also focuses on the safety of older road users. An 80-year-old woman from Senden fell from her pedelec after she was touched by an unknown car driver. This event could be important for the person concerned and the entire community.

the course of the accident

The affected senior woman was traveling on Bonhoefferstrasse towards Lake Aasee around 1:50 p.m. when the incident occurred. A car overtook it shortly before the road was narrowed due to a construction site. Here the vehicle grazed the woman's bike, which caused it to lose and fell the balance. The fall was so violent that it temporarily lost consciousness. Fortunately, there were some passers-by who offered their help while the car driver involved in the accident.

raising awareness of security

The incident raises serious questions about safety in road traffic, especially for older people who are more susceptible to such falls due to physical restrictions. It is important that the community becomes sensitive to the needs of this population group. The police asked the population to help you determine the driver and understand the course of the accident more.

call for the help of the public

Despite the shock, the woman continued before informing the police. This illustrates how important it is that road users take responsibility and report possible dangers. The police therefore ask witnesses to the incident and the driver, who may have crucial information to report immediately on the number (0251) 275 0

a call to better togetherness

accidents like this should serve as a reminder to raise awareness of the various participants in road traffic. Each of us has the responsibility to pay particular attention to the weaker road users. Only together can we help to prevent such incidents in the future and to create a safe environment for everyone.