Traffic accident in Radevormwald: two injured in red light abuse

Traffic accident in Radevormwald: two injured in red light abuse

06.09.2024 - 09:16

District police authority Oberbergischer Kreis

On Thursday afternoon there was a regrettable traffic accident in Radevormwald, which took place at 3:25 p.m. At the intersection of Elberfelder Straße and Dahlhauser Straße, two vehicles collided, which led to minor injuries to the occupants. The police report that the situation near the B229, a significant thoroughfare, took place, which is regularly frequented.

A 79-year-old woman from Radevormwald was traveling with her BMW when she came into the intersection. According to the first reports, the traffic light was red for her, which means that it did not behave correctly. Your vehicle met a smart that was directed by a 75-year-old road user. The latter already intended to turn right from the Karthausen street to Elberfelder Straße. The impact was violent and led to considerable property damage on both vehicles.

Details of the accident

The accident resulted in the 75-year-old driver, as well as his 73-year-old passenger, suffered minor injuries. An ambulance was immediately alerted and brought both to an nearby hospital for outpatient treatment. Fortunately, the condition of the injured was not critical, which in such a case is a little ray of hope.

The police found that both vehicles were no longer ready to drive after the collision and had to be towed. The similar property damage to both vehicles could indicate the severity of the collision. Witnesses confirmed that the 79-year-old had driven into the intersection at red, which indicates that disregarding the traffic rules led to this incident.

The intersection where the accident passed is a lively junction at a time when many commuters and local drivers are on the move. This raises questions about traffic safety and the colors of the traffic lights that should be visible to all road users.

The police have already started investigations to clarify the exact circumstances of the accident and determine the responsibilities. Road users are always reminded of staying attentive in road traffic and strictly adhering to the traffic rules. Accidents such as this illustrate the importance of such measures and the potential for serious consequences, even on apparently everyday trips.

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District Police Authority Oberbergischer Kreis Press station Telephone: 02261 8199 1211 E-Mail: pressstelle.gummersbach@polizei.nrw.de

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