Serious traffic accident: 86-year-old pedestrian injured in Brühl

Serious traffic accident: 86-year-old pedestrian injured in Brühl

29.08.2024 - 10:46

Police Rhein-Erft-Kreis

In a regrettable traffic accident that occurred in Brühl on Wednesday, August 28, an 86-year-old pedestrian was seriously injured. The incident took place on Richard-Bertram-Straße around 11:30 a.m. and affected a 54-year-old driver of a BMW.

According to initial information, the driver was traveling on Richard-Bertram-Straße in the direction of Kaiserstrasse, while the senior used the sidewalk towards Schlaunstrasse. At the confluence, the driver wanted to turn left into Wilhelm-Kamm-Straße. At that moment, the pedestrian crossed the street and came into contact with the vehicle. Accordingly, it was thrown over the BMW bonnet and suffered a fall on the asphalt.

emergency measures and investigations

rescue workers were immediately alerted and took care of the injured woman before transporting her to a hospital. Due to the severity of their injuries, the exact type of wounds is still unknown, but the situation is taken seriously.

police arrived on site ensured the accident site and began to collect clues. Witnesses were interviewed in order to reconstruct the course of the accident. The investigation taken over by the officials of the traffic commissioner should clarify how this tragic incident could occur.

accidents in such places are not only a big issue for those affected, but also for the entire community. The responsible persons of the Rhein-Erft-Kreis police authority therefore appeal to all road users to exercise special caution, especially in areas with a lot of pedestrian traffic.

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District Police Authority Rhein-Erft-Kreis Press and public relations Telephone: 02271 81-3305 Fax: 02271 81-3309 Mail: Pressestelle.rhein-erft-kreis@Polizei.nrw.de

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