Serious accident in Nordenham: drunk pedestrian crosses red!
There was a serious accident in Nordenham when a pedestrian crossed the street despite the red light.

Serious accident in Nordenham: drunk pedestrian crosses red!
A serious accident occurred in Nordenham on Thursday, June 14, 2025, which shocked passers-by present. A 62-year-old man from the city was driving a van on Hafenstrasse when he collided with a pedestrian at around 2:45 p.m. According to Kreizeitung Wesermarsch, the 63-year-old pedestrian crossed the street despite the red light. Witnesses also reported that the pedestrian was heavily intoxicated.
The impact was severe, but the pedestrian remained responsive and was immediately taken to hospital in an ambulance. Fortunately, the damage to the vehicles was minimal. Nevertheless, the incident is another part of the worrying accident statistics in the region.
Repeated accidents in Nordenham
These incidents make it clear that traffic safety measures are urgently needed. According to the Statistical Offices, such statistics aim to obtain comprehensive data on road safety. They form the basis for future measures in legislation, traffic education and even road construction. These statistics help to better understand the causes and consequences of accidents and can help minimize risks in traffic.
Responsibility in road traffic lies not only with vehicle drivers, but also with pedestrians. Therefore, it is important that all road users respect traffic rules to prevent such unfortunate accidents. In this regard, it remains to be seen what further information the upcoming traffic accident statistics will provide and what measures will be taken in response to such incidents.