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Three injured after accident in Mettmann: Young drivers criticized!
In the traffic accident on July 17, 2025 in Mettmann, a Ford Transit and a Skoda collided, injuring three people.
Three injured after accident in Mettmann: Young drivers criticized!
On July 17, 2025, Schneiderstrasse in Mettmann recorded a serious traffic accident in which three people were slightly injured. At around 11:30 a.m., a 20-year-old beverage delivery driver wanted to turn out of a company driveway in a Ford Transit. The view of the road was limited by a parked truck, which led to tragic consequences. When turning in, the driver overlooked the right-of-way Skoda belonging to an 80-year-old woman from Langenfeld, who was traveling with her 82-year-old passenger. The collision between the two vehicles resulted in significant damage to both cars and required the cars, which were no longer roadworthy, to be towed away, as [Fireworld](https://www.fireworld.at/2025/07/19/d-drei-leichtverleute-und-hoher-sach Schaden-bei-verkehrsunfall/) reports.
Fortunately, all three people involved were only slightly injured and had to be treated on an outpatient basis. The person who caused the accident looked after the elderly couple until the emergency services arrived, which shows that he had a good knack for human care, even if he bore the brunt of the blame in this situation.
Accident statistics and older drivers
It's no secret that older people often get into trouble on the road. According to a 2023 analysis, 68.1% of people over 65 were the main culprits in the accidents in which they were involved. What is particularly alarming is that this proportion is even higher among those over 75, at 76.7%. Current statistics show that the probability of seniors being in a fatal accident is 2.0% - a risky ratio compared to the 0.6% for younger drivers. The reason for this high rate could be, among other things, declining responsiveness and eyesight with age, as Auto Motor und Sport notes.
Accident statistics also show that the main causes of accidents among older drivers are often failure to respect right of way and incorrect turning. According to the ADAC, seniors cause fewer accidents than younger drivers, but they are often the main culprits, highlighting their susceptibility to injury. In this context, the ADAC makes it clear that over 50% of pedestrians and cyclists who are fatally injured are 65 years of age or older. This is a worrying development that affects us all.
Attention and safety in road traffic
Elderly road users are not only frequently involved in accidents; they are also often the ones at greater risk. The ADAC therefore emphasizes the need for regular medical examinations and self-assessment of one's own driving ability. The “Safely Mobile” program promotes road safety and aims to support older road users, regardless of the means of transport they use. A driving fitness check can help to optimize driving behavior and ensure that seniors can cope well on the road.
It is important to also think about alternatives to driving, especially if you have physical or mental limitations. No matter how experienced a driver is, safety should always be their top priority. The incident in Mettmann shows how quickly things can get out of hand and reminds us how important mindfulness and consideration are in road traffic.