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Shock in the Bochum parking garage: 85-year-old crashes into six cars!
An 85-year-old was seriously injured when his car rammed five vehicles in Bochum's P2 parking garage. Property damage: 160,000 euros.
Shock in the Bochum parking garage: 85-year-old crashes into six cars!
In Bochum, on July 17, 2025, there was a serious incident in the P2 parking garage at Universitätsstrasse 150. An 85-year-old driver lost control of his vehicle when he tried to get a parking ticket. Suddenly the car accelerated, broke through the barrier and raced downhill without braking, where it collided with five parked cars. The violent impact caused the senior's vehicle to flip onto its driver's side, creating an alarming situation.
The fire department had to intervene quickly and cut open the roof of the car to free the seriously injured driver. He was immediately taken to the hospital. Fortunately, his injuries were not considered life-threatening. However, the damage caused by the accident is significant: a total of six vehicles as well as a barrier, a big pack, a wall of the parking garage and parts of the curb and asphalt were affected. The police estimate the property damage at around 160,000 euros, which illustrates the scale of the incident. These details were provided by, among others Picture and Express reported.
A look at the safety of older drivers
The incident also raises questions about the safety of older drivers. According to a study by the Federal Highway Research Institute (BASt), older drivers, despite their lower involvement in accidents with personal injuries, are particularly at risk if they lead an active lifestyle and look for variety in driving. It is interesting that older people aged 65 and over are less likely to be involved in such accidents compared to younger people. But the increase in the elderly population will also bring with it an increase in accident participation, which poses a challenge for road safety.
Particularly noteworthy is the need to raise awareness among older people about specific road traffic hazards. The research showed that there are six lifestyle groups that differ in accident involvement and safety-related expectations. For example, older drivers who have an active lifestyle are at greater risk. The study shows that it is important to develop tailored approaches for this group to ensure their safety.
Considering the fact that the accident in Bochum is more of an isolated case, it is still important to monitor safety developments in traffic and, if necessary, take measures to increase the safety of older drivers and all road users.
In summary, the incident in the Bochum parking garage is a clear example of how quickly accidents can happen and that the issue of road safety, especially with regard to older drivers, must continue to be brought into focus. Further information on this topic can be found in the BASt study.