E-scooter accident in Lübeck: driver escapes after collision!

E-scooter accident in Lübeck: driver escapes after collision!

Geniner Straße, Lübeck, Deutschland - A explosive incident happened on June 10, 2025 in Lübeck when an e-scooter driver had an accident on Geniner Strasse and then fled. According to [BILD], the accident broke out at 4:15 p.m. when an Opel driver tried to turn into a property access. The e-scooter driver raced over the vehicle of the vehicle. After the collision, the man seems to have been unharmed at first, but refused to help an ambulance and quickly turned out of the dust without leaving his contact details.

The driver who had observed the incident stayed at the scene of the accident, as well as a cyclist. They described that the approximately 35-year-old had a slim stature, wore dark short hair and was dressed in a hoodie. Particularly strange: he spoke -free German. His e-scooter was black to dark gray and showed two dark triangles on the handlebar, possibly it was a lock.

information requested

The police in Moisling took the investigation and asks witnesses to report. If you have information about the fleeting driver or the accident, you can contact the police authority on 0451-8097030. The investigators hope to put light in the dark of this puzzling incident.

accident statistics increase

Such incidents are not uncommon. According to [SHZ], another serious accident occurred on May 19, 2025 with an e-scooter driver in Stargardstrasse in the St. Lorenz district. The 33-year-old driver fell without external influence and suffered serious injuries, but thanks to God there was no danger to life. The exact circumstances are unclear, and investigators have so far found no evidence of alcohol or other substances.

The statistics speak a clear language: In 2023, the number of e-scooter accidents with personal injury rose by 14 % to 9,425. Under the fatal accidents, the deaths rose from 11 in 2022 to 22 in 2023, which in no way leads to a good feeling among the population. It is particularly alarming that 60 % of the accidents have happened in large cities and 33.8 % came about through single accidents, as the [Destatis] reports.

The rules for e-scooter

If you drive an e-scooter, you should be aware of the rules. E-scooters have been approved in Germany since June 15, 2019. There is a minimum age of 14 years and a 0.5-promile limit for alcohol. In addition, travelers have to use bike paths or protective strips if available - sidewalks are taboo. Current statistics prove that the most common causes of accidents are incorrect use of roads and the influence of alcohol.

In general, e-scooter users should be particularly mindful, not only out of their own interest, but also with regard to the safety of other road users. After all, an inattentive moment can quickly lead to dramatic consequences.