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Pedestrian seriously injured: Driver flees after accident in Meschede!
A serious traffic accident occurred in Meschede on June 13, 2025, when a car hit a 61-year-old pedestrian.
Pedestrian seriously injured: Driver flees after accident in Meschede!
A tragic incident occurred this afternoon on Beringhauser Strasse in Meschede. A white car collided with a 61-year-old pedestrian who was using a walker near a restaurant. The woman fell heavily due to the impact and sustained significant injuries. A passerby reported that the driver, described as a man between 50 and 60 years old with dark hair, asked about the injured woman's health before driving away from the scene.
Fortunately, several passersby were on site who immediately rushed to help the injured woman and may be important witnesses for the police investigation. Loud news.de The Meschede police station asks all other witnesses who observed the accident on Thursday around 4:30 p.m. to call 0291 - 90200.
The situation surrounding traffic accidents
The current incident casts a shadow on the number of traffic accidents in the region. According to one Statistics from the Southeast Hesse Police There was a slight decrease in traffic accidents recorded by the police in 2024 to 13,859 in 2024, compared to 13,895 the year before. Nevertheless, the statistics also show an increase in traffic deaths, which rose from 19 to 25 in 2023. The victims included seven pedestrians and four cyclists, highlighting the risks to vulnerable road users.
The police have taken significant measures in recent years to increase safety on the streets. Although there has been a decrease in accidents involving alcohol and other intoxicants, the number of accidents involving e-scooters has also increased, which is also a cause for concern.
Important information for witnesses
In the accident in Meschede, the police urgently need the help of witnesses. Anyone who has information about the accident should definitely contact the Meschede police station. The community hopes for quick clarification and, above all, for the injured pedestrian to recover quickly.
Today's events remind us how important it is to be vigilant on the road and to be considerate of vulnerable road users. With a small gesture, each of us can help protect the lives of others and prevent accidents.