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Motorcyclist seriously injured: perpetrator flees after accident!
A motorcyclist was seriously injured in an accident on August 12, 2025 in Kalefeld, Northeim. The perpetrator fled.
Motorcyclist seriously injured: perpetrator flees after accident!
A serious motorcycle accident occurred this morning in the Northeim district. At around 10:30 a.m. there was a serious incident between Nienstedt and Westerhof in which a 55-year-old motorcyclist suffered serious injuries. Reports from NDR According to the report, the driver was injured in the accident after he had to avoid a car that was making a left turn into oncoming traffic. The motorcyclist collided with the guardrail and fell into an adjacent grass verge.
The consequences were dramatic: the injured motorcyclist was immediately flown to the hospital in a rescue helicopter. Another startling detail is that the person suspected of causing the accident fled after the incident. The police in Bad Gandersheim have now asked the population for support and are looking for witnesses to the incident. Information can be given by calling (05382) 95 39-0.
Accident statistics in focus
Accidents like this also cast a light on the general traffic situation in Germany. According to Statistics from the Federal Statistical Office, comprehensive and differentiated data on the road safety situation is essential. These statistics form the basis for legislative measures and to improve traffic education and infrastructure.
The year 2024 showed a slight decrease in the number of traffic accidents recorded by the police in the police headquarters in Southeast Hesse. A total of 13,859 accidents were recorded, which represents a decrease compared to the previous year. While the number of seriously injured people fell from 392 to 355, the number of road deaths rose to 25. These include “weaker road users” such as pedestrians and cyclists who are particularly at risk.
It is essential to continue to be vigilant across all age groups and vehicle types. Most fatal accidents occur especially outside built-up areas, as data from the Hesse police show.
The dramatic accident in Kalefeld is a stark reminder that road safety must have the highest priority. Local authorities appeal to all road users to drive carefully and considerately. This is the only way we can act ethereally in road traffic and minimize the risk of serious accidents.