E-scooter accident in Holsterhausen: 49-year-old seriously injured!

E-scooter accident in Holsterhausen: 49-year-old seriously injured!

In the early morning hours of September 2nd, 2025, an unfortunate traffic accident occurred in Herne-Holsterhausen, in which a 49-year-old e-scooter driver was seriously injured. The incident happened at 5:10 a.m. when the man was driving along Gartenstrasse in the direction of “Aschebrock”. He was about to turn right onto the sidewalk at number 22 when the accident occurred. The driver lost control of his scooter and fell unhappily.

The emergency services were alerted and immediately took the injured man in an ambulance to a hospital, where he had to be treated as an inpatient. The traffic commissioner's investigation is currently underway to clarify the exact circumstances of the accident. The police department has already obtained information about possible causes, but remains cautious in its conclusions.

Serious injuries and investigation

As can be seen from the reports by Radio Ennepe Ruhr and News.de, the case once again shows the dangers associated with the use of e-scooters. Drivers should exercise particular caution, especially in the early morning hours when visibility may not be optimal. It remains to be seen whether this incident will lead to a rethink about e-scooter use.

“We appeal to all road users to always act carefully and responsibly,” said a police spokesman. Research into e-scooters has increased in recent years, and questions about safety and traffic rules are increasingly at the center of the discussion.

The use of e-scooters in the city

E-scooters are enjoying growing popularity in cities. Fast and maneuverable, they allow users to move around flexibly, but as the current case shows, they are not without risk. While the benefits are often praised, experts continue to urge caution and emphasize the importance of safety measures.

Overall, this incident makes it clear that the responsible use of e-scooters in the city is of the utmost importance. In the hope of a speedy recovery of the injured, the public remains curious to see what findings the traffic commissioner's investigations will bring.

For further information about the accident and the developments surrounding it, the reports can be found on Radio Ennepe Ruhr and News.de.