E-scooter accident in Lahr: 19-year-old injured and witnesses wanted!

E-scooter accident in Lahr: 19-year-old injured and witnesses wanted!

On Sunday, October 26, 2025, a |traffic accident occurred in Lahr, which attracted the attention of the local police. At around 12:20 p.m., a black Mercedes SUV collided with a 19-year-old e-scooter driver who was on her way to work. The accident happened at the junction of Vogtvorstadt and Gärtnerstrasse when the Mercedes, which was coming from Vogtvorstadt, took the right of way from the e-scooter driver. The young woman fell and sustained minor injuries.

The driver of the Mercedes continued towards Alleestrasse after causing the accident. An older man was quickly on the scene and helped the injured e-scooter driver. Witnesses to the incident are asked to contact the Lahr police station on 07821 277-0. It is important that such accidents are investigated to ensure that responsibilities are clarified and those affected receive the necessary support.

A popular means of transport

E-scooters are becoming increasingly popular in Germany. These modern vehicles are subject to the Small Electric Vehicles Ordinance (eKFV) and the Road Traffic Regulations (StVO). E-scooters can travel at a maximum speed of at least 20 km/h and also require an operating permit. Compulsory insurance is also an important aspect, because every e-scooter must have liability insurance, which is proven by a sticker. This offers drivers and other road users a certain level of protection.

• Haftung bei Unfällen: Die Haftung bei E-Scooter-Unfällen richtet sich nach dem Zivil- und Straßenverkehrsrecht. Hierbei spielen Aspekte wie das Verschulden des Fahrers und mögliche Mitverursachungen durch andere Verkehrsteilnehmer eine zentrale Rolle.
• Rechtsbeistand: Nach einem Unfall ist es ratsam, die Unfallstelle abzusichern, Beweise zu sichern und die Polizei hinzuzuziehen, besonders bei Personenschäden. Ein Rechtsbeistand kann in Fragen zur Haftung unterstützen.
• Verhaltensregeln: E-Scooter-Fahrer müssen sich an Verkehrsregeln halten und sind für das rechtzeitige Warten ihres Fahrzeugs verantwortlich. Die Nutzung von Helm wird empfohlen, auch wenn keine gesetzliche Helmpflicht besteht.

With the increase in e-scooters on the road, the legal challenges may also increase. The correct way to deal with possible accidents, such as an incident in Lahr, should always be carefully thought out. In the event of accidents, complex liability issues can also arise, which are made clear by judgments in the past, for example in cases in which drivers of e-scooters can also be held liable.

The legal framework is therefore important in order to both increase traffic safety and protect the rights of road users. Informed drivers can help minimize the risk of accidents and be safer on the road.

It remains to be hoped for affected road users that accidents like the one that recently happened in Lahr will not become the norm and that legal clarity will lead to more safety on the roads. Further information on legal aspects can be found at verkehrsrechtsschutz.io.

When assessing incidents of this type, it is not only traffic safety that is important, but also how these accidents influence the perception of e-scooters in urban traffic. Safe and responsible use of these vehicles is therefore essential.