Serious accident in Weilerswist: scooter driver seriously injured, driver fleeting!

Serious accident in Weilerswist: scooter driver seriously injured, driver fleeting!

On Tuesday morning, May 20, 2025, a traffic accident occurred in Weilerswist, in which a 19-year-old scooter driver was seriously injured. The incident occurred at 5:35 a.m. when the scooter driver drove towards Weilerswist on Landstrasse 163. An unknown driver who turned left onto the country road from Autobahn 61 displeased the right of way of the scooter driver. The collision in the intersection area led to a violent fall of the young driver, who then had to be taken to the hospital with an ambulance. The driver fled undetected from the scene of the accident.

The fleeting car was described as a silver vehicle. The police are looking for witnesses who can provide information on the incident. These can contact the police on 02251 799 0 or by email to poststelle.euskirchen@polizei.nrw.de. Such incidents are not only regrettable, but also raise questions about traffic safety, in particular to comply with the right of way.

traffic safety and right of way

According to the regulations of road traffic law, road users who come from the right usually have right of way, unless traffic signs regulate them differently. Vehicles made of field or forest paths are not easy to drive up on ancestral roads because they do not enjoy a right of way (Section 8 (1) StVO). If these right of way is disregarded, serious accidents can occur, as was the case in Weilerswist. Missing can also be punished with fines from 25 to 120 euros and points in the Flensburg traffic register.

Statistics on traffic safety shows that such accidents are often caused by carelessness or misconduct on confusing intersections and junctions. The principle of trust states that road users entitled to accommodation may trust the right of right of way, but this is not always possible in difficult traffic situations.

Current accident statistics

The collection of traffic accident statistics is crucial for the extraction of reliable data on traffic safety in Germany. These statistics serve as the basis for state measures in legislation, traffic education and road construction. Every year, thousands of accidents are recorded that provide information about the causes of accidents, affected persons and the severity of injuries. The aim is to better understand the structures of the accident and avoid future accidents.

In the current traffic accident statistics, accidents with personal or property damage are also listed in detail. The results help to develop suitable measures to improve traffic safety, especially in problem areas such as confusing intersections. The tragic event in Weilerswist could also help rethink and improve future security precautions.

The police and traffic experts appeal to all road users to adhere to the regulations and always drive forward. The number of traffic accidents and the associated serious injuries can be minimized.