Two young people injured in the event of an accident in Kornwestheim - witnesses wanted!

Two young people injured in the event of an accident in Kornwestheim - witnesses wanted!

29.07.2024 - 13:27

Police Headquarters Ludwigsburg

traffic safety for young people in Kornwestheim

An incident on Sunday evening in Kornwestheim is reminiscent of the importance of traffic safety for young cyclists. Two 15-year-olds only suffered minor injuries in a traffic accident on July 28, 2024 at 7:00 p.m.

an unexpected vehicle change

The two young people drove on the bike path next to Stammheimer Straße (L1143) towards Kornwestheim. Suddenly an unknown driver came on the bike path, which brought the young people into a dangerous situation. Despite their efforts to avoid the vehicle, they joined a railing and fell. This type of driving behavior is a serious danger for cyclists, especially for the youngest road users.

escape of the unknown

The driver continued his journey without taking care of the injured young people. Vehicles that do not stay in the right street area endanger not only themselves, but above all the weaker in road traffic. In this case, it is a white car with Ludwigsburg license plate, whose driver is now in uncertain.

call for witness reports

The police asks the incident to report to the Kornwestheim police station. Any information can help to hold the irresponsible driver to account and possibly prevent future incidents. The contact details are strongly emphasized: Tel. 07154 1313-0 or email to kornwestheim.prev@polizei.bwl.de.

The meaning of a secure cycle path

Especially in the warm months, children and adolescents are often on their bicycles. It is therefore essential that drivers are particularly attentive and that cyclists grant the necessary space on the street. Enlightenment about the behavior in road traffic can help to avoid such tragic incidents.

conclusion

Although the two young people got away with minor injuries, this incident is an urgent wake -up call for all road users. Safety in road traffic must be a top priority, especially when it comes to the most vulnerable - our young people. Together we should work to make the streets more secure for all bandwidths of road users.

Please ask:

Police Headquarters Ludwigsburg
Telephone: 07141 18-8777
Email: ludwigsburg.pp.stoe@polizei.bwl.de

Original content from: Police Headquarters Ludwigsburg, transmitted by News Aktuell

- Nag