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Shocking moment in Westerstede: car seriously hits four-year-old boy!
Serious accident in Ammerland: Four-year-old boy hit by car, rescue helicopter in action, state road closed.
Shocking moment in Westerstede: car seriously hits four-year-old boy!
A tragic incident occurred on October 26, 2025 in Westerstede, in the Ammerland district. A four-year-old boy who was walking with his father and their dog was hit by a car while crossing the road. The incident happened around 5:20 p.m. on Alpenrosenstraße (L820), while it was dark and raining, which made visibility even more difficult. Loud Time The 51-year-old driver from Bremervörde was unable to brake in time and suffered a shock.
The boy ran unpredictably onto the road. The child's mother wondered how something like this could happen while the father was immediately there to support his son. Shortly after the accident, the seriously injured boy was flown to hospital in a rescue helicopter. Fortunately, his life is no longer in danger. State road 820 was closed until 6:30 p.m. during the rescue efforts and the police investigation into the accident, which led to significant traffic delays.
Frequency of accidents in children
The incident also highlights the sad reality of road accidents affecting children. According to current statistics from the Federal Statistical Office, around 25,800 children under the age of 15 were harmed in road traffic in 2022, which represents an increase of 16% compared to the previous year. This year there were more accidents among ten to fourteen-year-old children, including the most common cause, the use of bicycles and walking. An alarming trend because it is already clear: the streets are not always safe, especially for the youngest among us.
Many children have accidents, especially Monday to Friday between 7 and 8 a.m. because they are often on the way to school. These statistics should make parents and road users alert, because a small moment of inattention can quickly have major consequences. It makes sense to increase safety-related measures near schools and on paths that are frequently used by children.
Appeal to eyewitnesses
The police have called on eyewitnesses to the incident in Westerstede to come forward. Anyone who has information about the accident can contact the Westerstede Police Department directly on 04488/833-0. Such information is not only important for clarifying the incident, it can also be of great importance for the safety of citizens.
The tragic accident and the associated figures show how important it is that we all keep an eye on the safety of our roads. Everyone can contribute; after all, the way to school or the playground should be a safe place for our children.