E-scooter accidents: Seriously injured teenager shocks the city!

E-scooter accidents: Seriously injured teenager shocks the city!

A serious accident occurred on Friday, July 11, 2025, in the Hochfranken region. A 15-year-old teenager was driving his e-scooter along Dammweg in the direction of Vorderer Floßanger when he wanted to turn left at an intersection. Unfortunately, he overlooked a car that had the right of way. During the collision, the teenager was thrown with full force into the windshield of the vehicle and sustained significant injuries. He was immediately taken to the Coburg Clinic for treatment, where he is now being examined. This news is making the rounds and is making the population sit up and take notice - especially the parents of young people who ride e-scooters. Wiesentbote reports that such accidents are increasing worryingly not only in the Hochfranken region, but also elsewhere.

Studies recently showed that children and young people riding e-scooters have a remarkably high risk of serious injuries. A study by the MedUni Vienna and the General Hospital looked at the accident-related injuries of 633 children and young people over a period of three years. It was found that e-scooter drivers are significantly more likely to be involved in traffic accidents. While 21 of 126 e-scooter drivers were injured, only 16 of the 507 drivers of conventional scooters were injured, as summarized in a report by Die Presse. These numbers are alarming and call for caution.

Health risks and recommendations

Another result of this study indicates that e-scooter riders often suffer serious head injuries. Among those injured, 7 out of 37 e-scooter riders and 8 out of 134 non-electric scooter riders are said to have suffered head damage. These worrying statistics call for preventive measures. Calls for education programs for parents and young people about the risks of riding e-scooters and the need to wear protective clothing are becoming increasingly louder. In addition, possible legislative measures to prevent accidents are being considered more intensively, according to Vienna.at.

In addition, a separate study by the Technical University of Munich has shown that of 538 people seriously injured in e-scooter accidents recorded through 2023, 78.4 percent are male and on average 44.3 years old. Particularly alarming is the fact that 54 percent of accidents occurred at night and 83 percent of victims suffered serious head or facial injuries. The most common injuries include bleeding in the brain and skull base fractures.

Alcohol and e-scooters: a risky duo

Another example of the danger associated with riding an e-scooter is an incident in Ebersdorf. Here, a 40-year-old man fell on his e-scooter around 10:15 p.m. after smelling alcohol. A breath alcohol test showed a level of 1.84 per mille. In this case, too, it is recommended that alcohol and e-scooters do not go together - a finding that runs like a common thread through all reports. This underlines the need to handle electrical devices responsibly and to pay attention to your own safety and that of others.

In summary, while e-scooters are a popular means of transportation, they also pose serious risks. Whether while driving or in a careless moment, the numbers speak for themselves. It is therefore all the more important to have a good knack for prevention and safety, to avoid accidents and not to put your own health or that of others at risk. Awareness and responsibility are the key to ensuring the joy of riding electric scooters without having to accept the risk of serious injury.