Shock on Kempener Straße: Scooter driver injured after accident!

Shock on Kempener Straße: Scooter driver injured after accident!

There was an unfortunate traffic accident in Cologne today in which a scooter driver crashed into a car. The incident occurred on Monday, November 11, 2025, on Kempener Straße, between Begas Straße and Kolpingstraße, just before the roundabout in the direction of Kempen. Loud Heinsberg Magazine The unfortunate driver of the scooter was not fast enough and crashed into the vehicle in front of him.

The scooter driver was injured in the impact and had to receive medical treatment on site. He was then taken to hospital in an ambulance. In contrast, the driver of the car was frightened and luckily remained uninjured. The accident investigation and the subsequent street cleaning measures led to Kempener Straße being temporarily completely closed. The reason for the closure was leakage of operating fluid from the scooter, which required additional caution.

Bad memories of similar incidents

Such traffic accidents are not uncommon. Another scooter driver in Dortmund had to face a tragic fate on June 16, 2025. After an accident around 8 p.m. in Schwieringhausen, where a motor scooter and a car also collided, the male driver of the scooter was seriously injured and later died in hospital. Passers-by first provided first aid until emergency services arrived. Here, too, a rescue helicopter was called in to transport the seriously injured man to a clinic as quickly as possible. The driver of the car was slightly injured and was also treated reports a press release.

The recurring accidents with motorized two-wheelers not only endanger those driving, but also other road users. It is therefore essential to drive with an eye on road safety.

The importance of enlightenment

In any case, one can only hope that these incidents will raise awareness of the dangers of road traffic. A more careful driving style and mutual consideration can help prevent such accidents. The tragedies of the past, such as the accident in Dortmund, remind us how important it is to be vigilant in traffic. The current events in Heinsberg also serve as a warning example to improve safety in public spaces.

The police will continue to investigate today's incident in Cologne and will help to prevent such accidents in the future.