Pedelec driver seriously injured in the event of an accident: driver collides with a lantern!

Pedelec driver seriously injured in the event of an accident: driver collides with a lantern!

On Tuesday, January 7, 2025, there was a serious accident in Hamm, in which a 45-year-old pedelecist was injured life-threatening. The incident occurred on the southern walking/bike path of the Herringer Weg around 6:20 p.m. when the driver was on his pedelec with a box. On his drive in a west direction, he presumably collided with a street lamp and fell heavily. The Lippewelle reported that the man was brought to a hammer hospital after falling where he needs intensive medical treatment.

The situation also required support from a team of victim care from the Hamm police headquarters, which was consulted to look after the relatives of the seriously injured driver. During the accident recording, the Herringer Weg was closed in the affected area to give the rescue workers and the investigators enough space. The Hamm police have asked the public to contact us on 02381 916-5523 ​​or by email to information.hamm@polizei.nrw.de.

circumstances and relevance of the accident

Overall, this incident shows the dangers on the streets and bike paths in North Rhine-Westphalia. According to a report by Newsflash24 there were 63,250 accidents with personal damage in North Rhine-Westphalia. This number illustrates that despite all the security measures, many people are still at risk on the streets.

The statistics for 2023 show that of the a total of 637,365 traffic accidents registered in North Rhine-Westphalia, 3,764 accidents took place under the influence of exhilarating funds. This corresponds to a prevalence of 0.59 percent. The number of killed, which was 450 this year, is also alarming. Such statistics call for caution and underline the need to further improve security on the streets, especially for cyclists.

appeal to the public

The police appeal to everyone to be vigilant and act immediately in the event of witnesses of such incidents. The accident on the Herringer Weg represents a serious wake -up call to rethink the security standards for cyclists and, if necessary, increase. Every hint could be crucial for clarifying the cause of the accident and avoiding future tragedies.

The current Statistics in North Rhine-Westphalia individual, but also a common concern. It is important that all road users contribute their part to safety on the streets.