Police on duty: motorcycle accident and more in Verden and the surrounding area!

Police on duty: motorcycle accident and more in Verden and the surrounding area!

On August 16, 2025, several incidents occurred in Verden and the surrounding area that attracted the attention of the local police. While citizens enjoy their free time in the summer, some seem to take advantage of the happy weather to do crooked things.

A particularly striking incident took place on August 15th: unknown perpetrators stole a vibrating plate that was secured under a shovel of a wheel loader on Lindenweg. Loud News.de This happened between 10 a.m. and 12 p.m. The police are looking for witnesses who can provide information about the incident and ask you to contact them on 04231/8060.

Traffic accidents and bodily injuries

Another incident, which also took place on August 15th, involved a traffic accident in Kirchlinteln. At around 5:20 p.m., a 50-year-old tractor driver overlooked an 18-year-old light motorcycle driver as he drove onto the road. The motorcyclist initiated emergency braking and fell, sustaining minor injuries. He was taken to hospital for further examination. The tractor driver is now being investigated for negligent bodily harm, according to reports from News.de.

But the streets did not remain untouched on August 16th. There was a traffic accident on Roedenbeckstrasse in Achim. An unknown driver hit a parked VW Golf between midnight and 4:15 a.m. and left the scene of the accident without permission. The police are also asking for witness statements on 04202/9960.

Drink driving

The police also had to deal with drunk drivers. In Riede, in the early morning of August 16th, a 57-year-old man was checked whose unsafe driving led to the discovery of a blood alcohol level of 2 per mille. As a result, his driver's license was taken away and criminal proceedings were initiated, reported News.de.

Another incident under the influence of alcohol occurred shortly after midnight on August 15th in Vollersode, Wallhöfen district. A 22-year-old from Cuxhaven hit a parked VW Polo and initially drove away, but later returned and confessed to the incident. The police found an alcohol level of 1.82 per mille. Here, too, there was a blood sample and a driver's license confiscation.

Technological innovations from Amazon

While such unpleasant events are commonplace in the Verden region, something exciting is happening in the business world. Amazon recently launched new generative AI tools for sellers to streamline their work and improve the shopping experience for customers. So reported FavTutor, the AI ​​assistant “Amelia” helps identify business opportunities and connect sellers with the support team.

Another innovative tool is a free AI video generator that allows sellers to convert their product images into engaging videos. This only requires a product image and is currently in the testing phase. The creation of automated product lists is also made easier by AI, saving time and effort for sellers.

Such developments show that digital transformation is gaining momentum and sellers on the platform are finding new ways to better assert themselves in the competitive environment.

Of course, what happens next in Verden and with the new technologies remains to be seen. What is certain, however, is that the combination of local stories and global developments shapes the everyday lives of Cologne residents and all other citizens.