E-scooter drivers fled in a disoriented manner in Langenselbold after an accident!

E-scooter drivers fled in a disoriented manner in Langenselbold after an accident!

Ringstraße, 63505 Langenselbold, Deutschland - in Langenselbold, a serious accident occurred on Friday, June 6th, shortly before 8 a.m. The 57-year-old driver was on the ring road towards the roundabout when the approximately 14 to 15 year old E-scooter driver came from left and collided with the car. Despite the unfortunate clash, the young driver found that everything was fine and just drove away. The property damage to the car amounts to around 1,000 euros. The police are very interested in finding witnesses to the incident and asks for information on 06183 91155-0 [gnz.de] (https://www.gnz.de/lokales/main-kinzig-kreis/langenselbold/unfall-in-langenselbold-e--- skooter-kollidt-mit-der-ringstrasse-und-fluecht-asjqlhq3zjfexava77vwdjawiy.html) reports.

accidents like this are not an isolated case. Another serious accident occurred on Sunday between an e-scooter and a cyclist in the region. A 12-year-old boy from Hasselroth drove his e-scooter and overlooked a 66-year-old cyclist who suffered serious facial injuries, despite the wearing of a helmet. The young driver had to be flown to the hospital with a rescue helicopter due to strong breathing difficulties and head injuries, while the cyclist was taken to the hospital with an ambulance. Both participants were seriously injured, and the property damage is around 600 euros, such as [Erlenseeaktuell.com] (https://erlenseeaktuell.com/2024/26/rettungenhubrauber-nach-unfall- between-mit-e-scooter-im-metzen/) reports.

The increasing accident rate

These incidents are in the context of a worrying development: According to the Federal Statistical Office, the number of e-scooter accidents with personal injury in 2023 rose by 14.1 % to 9,425 accidents. The number of fatalities even doubled from 11 to 22. It is particularly striking that almost 83 % of the victims were traveling even with the e-scooter, including 21 of the 22 fatalities. The most common causes are incorrect use of roads and the influence of alcohol. At 41.6 %, many of the drivers concerned were under 25. These alarming statistics show that e-scooters are not only a popular means of transportation, but also bring considerable risk, such as destatis.de.

It is clear that both e-scooter users and other road users have to show more mindfulness in order to avoid such accidents. The number of victims illustrates the need for information and preventive measures. The road traffic regulations not only require the use of bike paths, but also the observance of speed borders and alcohol bans for e-scooter drivers. These regulations are not only compulsory, but should also be considered protection for all road users.