Electric car attack in Betzingen: Boy and woman injured in the event of an accident!

Electric car attack in Betzingen: Boy and woman injured in the event of an accident!

A surprising traffic accident occurred in Reutlingen-Betzingen on Thursday afternoon when a three-year-old boy was on the sidewalk on Steinachstrasse with his electric small vehicle. In the meantime, a 58 -year -old woman left a business and was unfortunately captured by the little driver. Both plunged to the ground and bored injuries.

The woman was immediately brought to a clinic with an ambulance, while the young driver was supplied by the emergency services on site and then handed over to his parents. Such accidents show how important traffic safety is, especially for vulnerable road users. As early as 2023, around 2.5 million road traffic accidents were registered in Germany, which once again underlines the need to take preventive measures in order to increase safety on the streets. According to Destatis , the traffic accident statistics show that accidents with personal damage are often caused by insufficient distance, non-adapted speed or alcohol influence.

growing number of accidents with e-mobility

In recent years, a remarkable increase in accidents with electric vehicles such as e-bikes and e-scooters can be observed. Young drivers and the elderly are particularly at risk. Statistics show that in 2023 over 23,000 e-bike drivers were injured or killed, which represents an increase compared to previous years. These developments raise questions about how we can guarantee safety in road traffic.

With regard to the numbers, Statista known that most accidents in Germany are due to property damage, while the number of accidents with personal damage remains at a stable level. Nevertheless, the goal of "Vision Zero" - no traffic fattening by 2050 - remains an important concern for the transport minister of the EU.

In connection with the current events, it is crucial to pay attention to the security precautions and to raise awareness of safe traffic practices. It is reassuring to know that the child was quickly taken care of, but this incident warns of mindfulness in road traffic - for any age, old or small.

As the statistics and current incidents show, there is still a lot to do to optimize traffic safety in our cities. With this in mind, we should all be careful to respect the rules and to take into account our fellow human beings.