Tragic accident in Remscheid: 19-year-old dies after celebration!

Tragic accident in Remscheid: 19-year-old dies after celebration!

On Wednesday evening, April 30, 2025, a tragic traffic accident occurred in Remscheid Lennep, which plunge the community into deep grief. A 24-year-old man drove with a highly motorized Mercedes AMG and saw two young women on the sidewalk. Reports from Radio RSG According to the driver, the driver was obviously alcoholized and lost control of the vehicle. The two victims, a 19-year-old and a 17-year-old, just came from the “Dance in the May” festival of the Lennep.

19-year-old Hanna died of the consequences of the accident. Her death was confirmed by several sources. Her friend Noelle, who is 17 years old, suffered serious injuries and continues to be treated in the hospital. At the scene of the accident, grieving relatives and friends have set up flowers, candles and pictures to commemorate the young woman.

funeral march and public sympathy

On Sunday evening, May 4, 2025, a funeral rally took place on Karlstrasse, in which around 150 people took part. A wooden cross was set up to remember Hanna's deceased. The driver of the vehicle was arrested at the accident site and is currently in custody. Among other things, he is investigated because of (attempted) murder.

In recent years there have always been discussions about risky driving behavior of young drivers. Experts such as Kirstin Zeidler, head of accident research at the overall association of insurers, commented critically on flat rates for certain vehicles. In a report of the WDR , Zeidler emphasizes that you cannot conclude from the vehicle to the way. A prohibition could punish unsolicited young drivers who want to use the family car.

prevention measures and claims

Zeidler proposes targeted bans for young people who tend to go to risky driving behavior. This group often receives their self-esteem from strong cars and therefore likes to rent such vehicles. While some large rental car companies do not give extremely strong sports cars to beginners, this is not the case with others. This practice is questioned by Zeidler because there is no easy way to reduce speed accidents.

Nevertheless, a higher control pressure on the young razor scene could have positive effects. Penalties for lawn or street races should be designed so that they look sensitive to promote rethinking. In particular, Zeidler is committed to ensuring that vehicles can be confiscated faster in order to increase the consequences for racers.

The events in Lennep are skillfully thrown into the burning questions about traffic safety and the necessary measures to prevent further tragedies.