Traffic dangers in MV: dead on the streets rise dramatically!

Traffic dangers in MV: dead on the streets rise dramatically!

Bergen auf Rügen, Deutschland - In 2024 there were worrying traffic in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania: 91 people, including numerous pedestrians and cyclists, have already lost their lives in traffic accidents. This has been the highest number since 2015, such as The Nordkurier reports. The tragic incidents include the death of a 70-year-old pedestrian on Rügen, which was recorded by a van. A postman also died in Helmshagen when his delivery vehicle pushed him out when he got out. These incidents raise questions about safety in road traffic, especially with regard to the most common causes such as inattentiveness and distractions.

number of traffic accidents and bike accidents worrying

The numbers are alarming: While only 57 traffic fatalities were recorded in 2023, the statistics for 2024 have not yet been completed. Different causes of accident have been identified, but an accident series among motorcyclists has also shaped the past few months. An incident received special attention in which a 14-year-old rider was fatally injured under a tractor, which led to an investigation into negligent killing against the tractor driver. A similar case recently occurred in Berlin, where a truck driver was charged after the death of a 74-year-old cyclist. According to Zeit Online , the accident could be avoided if the driver had slowed down in time. This illustrates the growing need for measures to improve traffic safety, especially for vulnerable road users such as cyclists.