Serious accident near Niederzier: Three young men injured!

Serious accident near Niederzier: Three young men injured!

A serious traffic accident occurred on Sunday morning, June 22, 2025, on the L 264 near Niederzier. At around 7:30 a.m., a 22-year-old driver from Düren lost control of his vehicle for reasons that are still unclear. The car first hit a rising guard rail, was pushed up and finally collided with a tree. Two 20-year-old passengers from Jülich and Aachen were also seriously injured in the accident.

All three men were taken to different hospitals after the incident. The driver had to be transported by rescue helicopter. According to the police, however, the lives of the injured are not in danger. The material damage is estimated at around 14,500 euros. The Düren police have started investigating the accident and will analyze the exact course of events in order to clarify possible causes.

Young drivers in accident statistics

This incident is one of a number of accidents that primarily affect young drivers. Over 29 percent of accidents involving 18 to 24 year olds are solo accidents. This number is supported by a study by ADAC Accident Research, which shows that young drivers have accidents twice as often as their older colleagues. One reason for this could be insufficient driving experience as well as common factors such as excessive speed and inattentive driving.

The examination of around 18,000 data sets between 2005 and 2020 showed that 76 percent of accidents involving young drivers occurred outside built-up areas. This suggests that riskier driving conditions, such as those often found on country and federal highways, contribute significantly to accident rates.

Although the number of young drivers involved in accidents has fallen in recent years, their accident rate remains high compared to other age groups. One reason for hope could be that programs such as “accompanied driving from the age of 17” and the alcohol ban for novice drivers are showing success. Nevertheless, raising awareness of the dangers in road traffic remains essential.

Given the seriousness of such accidents, it is crucial that young drivers are better prepared for the risks of driving. Only through a combination of experience, good training and responsible behavior can the accident rate be significantly reduced.

An example like the accident at Niederzier shows that even something seemingly insignificant can quickly become a serious danger. It remains to be hoped that those affected will recover quickly and that such incidents can be avoided in the future.

For more information about the accident and its background, read the reports on Tixio and News Today. You can find out more about accident statistics for young drivers on the website ADAC.