Accident in Pforzheim: E-scooter driver injured after collision

Accident in Pforzheim: E-scooter driver injured after collision

25.07.2024 - 10:55

Police Headquarters Pforzheim

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Pforzheim (ots) - an accident in Pforzheim makes a skill light on the urgent issues of traffic safety and responsibility in road traffic. On Wednesday morning at 11:00 a.m., a collision occurred between an e-scooter driver and a car that has not yet been identified. This situation illustrates the dangers that young road users, like the 13-year-old boy, experience in urban space.

The incident

The accident occurred on a crosswalk in the roundabout when the e-scooter driver crossed the street. The driver of a white van who was traveling towards the city center overlooked the boy, which led to the collision. The 13-year-old fell and pulled several injuries while the driver of the small van continued without stopping or helping.

call for using witnesses

The police take this incident very seriously and calls on witnesses for help. A male driver is described, about 40 years old, with brown hair that is briefly combed up. In addition, a male passenger was in the vehicle, the description of which is similar. Information is accepted on 07231/186-3311. Through these views, the police try to identify the driver and his passenger as quickly as possible in order to extend the incident.

Responsibility in traffic: an important topic

The incident illustrates the importance of attention and consideration in traffic. Even in an apparently daily scenario such as crossing a crosswalks, there can be dangerous situations. E-scooters are a popular form of locomotion, especially among young drivers. It is crucial that both the drivers of e-scooters and automotiveists are aware of their responsibility to increase security on the streets.

The consequences for the community

The effects of such accidents are often far -reaching, both for the directly involved people and for the community. Parents and schools can learn from such incidents and take up issues such as traffic safety and the right behavior in road traffic. In response to such incidents, the city of Pforzheim has already started to plan events for clarifying traffic safety and safe behavior in road traffic in order to avoid future accidents.

The Enlightenment about traffic safety is of the utmost importance to prevent critical situations in road traffic and to raise awareness. Every road user, whether pedestrian, e-scooter or driver, has to act proactively to make the streets safer.

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

- Nag