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Electric car attack in Betzingen: Boy and woman injured in accident!
Traffic accident in Reutlingen-Betzingen on June 13th, 2025: A boy hits a woman with an electric car. Two injured.
Electric car attack in Betzingen: Boy and woman injured in accident!
A surprising traffic accident occurred on Thursday afternoon in Reutlingen-Betzingen when a three-year-old boy was driving his small electric vehicle on the sidewalk on Steinachstrasse. Meanwhile, a 58-year-old woman was leaving a store and was unfortunately hit by the small driver. Both fell to the ground and sustained injuries.
The woman was immediately taken to a clinic in an ambulance, while the young driver was treated on site by emergency services and then handed over to his parents. Such accidents show how important road safety is, especially for vulnerable road users. Around 2.5 million road traffic accidents were registered in Germany in 2023, which once again underlines the need to take preventive measures to increase safety on the roads. Loud Destatis Traffic accident statistics show that accidents with personal injuries are often caused by insufficient distance, inadequate speed or the influence of alcohol.
Growing number of accidents involving e-mobility
In recent years there has been a notable increase in accidents involving electric vehicles such as e-bikes and e-scooters. Young drivers and older people are particularly at risk. Statistics show that over 23,000 e-bike riders were injured or killed in 2023, which represents an increase compared to previous years. These developments raise questions about how we can ensure road safety.
Looking at the numbers there Statista It is known that most accidents in Germany are due to property damage, while the number of accidents with personal injuries remains at a stable level. Nevertheless, the “Vision Zero” goal – no traffic fatalities by 2050 – remains an important concern for the EU transport ministers.
In the context of current events, it is crucial to pay attention to safety precautions and raise awareness of safe traffic practices. Although it is reassuring to know that the child was taken care of quickly, this incident reminds us to be careful on the road - for all ages, whether big or small.
As the statistics and current incidents show, there is still a lot to be done to optimize road safety in our cities. With this in mind, we should all be careful to respect the rules and be considerate of those around us.