E-scooter driver escapes after an accident with a pedestrian in Bochum!

E-scooter driver escapes after an accident with a pedestrian in Bochum!

On Thursday, March 27, there was a traffic accident in Bochum that attracts the attention of the police. An e-scooter driver slightly injured an 18-year-old pedestrian and then fled from the scene of the accident. The incident occurred on the Huestraße, in the amount of house number 4. According to radioenneperuhr.de Cooperation of his journey, called a quick "sorry" and continued his escape. The injured pedestrian went on a medical treatment independently.

The police have now started investigations. The driver sought is described as a male with a "southern" appearance. His age is estimated at about 18 to 25 years, it has a size of around 175 cm and a slim figure. His hair is short and black, and at the time of the accident he wore completely black clothes. The e-scooter with which he was traveling had a red and black color.

call for witness reports

The Bochum police asked for help from the population. Both witnesses of the incident and the e-scooter driver themselves are asked to report. Information can be given on 0234 909-5206. The police Bochum, represented by Gianna Isabella Kruck, also available at the number 0234 909-1022, is the press department at pressestelle.bochum@polizei.nrw.de Available.

The increasing number of traffic accidents with e-scooters remains an important topic in Bochum. A similar incident occurred on December 6, 2024, when a 17-year-old was hit by an e-scooter and suffered serious injuries. In this case, too, the causers of the accident fled in an unknown direction. Witnesses reported that e-scooter drivers were young men aged around 18 to 22 who had a slim figure and were dressed dark. Two of them wore baseball caps. The police also took over the investigation in this incident, sent 0234 909-5206 ( ruHR24.de ).

These incidents show the growing problem of safety in road traffic with e-scooters and illustrate the need to protect both pedestrians and cyclists from ruthlessly driving