19-year-old dies in a tragic accident in Cloppenburg-what happened?

In Cloppenburg there was a serious accident where a 19-year-old died. Four other people were injured.
In Cloppenburg there was a serious accident where a 19-year-old died. Four other people were injured. (Symbolbild/DNAT)

19-year-old dies in a tragic accident in Cloppenburg-what happened?

In the district of Cloppenburg, a tragic traffic accident occurred on Thursday evening, in which a 19-year-old driver died. According to reports from the ndr led to an impact between the Opel Corsa of the young woman and an oncoming vehicle. The 19-year-old was caught in the car after the collision and died at the scene of the accident.

The occupants of the other vehicle, consisting of a 38-year-old driver and three 16-year-olds, were seriously injured and taken to a hospital immediately. Following the accident, Friesoyther Straße had to be closed for several hours to carry out the accident recording and the salvage work.

statistical factors only to a limited extent

ADAC accident research shows that young drivers between the ages of 18 and 24 are more involved in traffic accidents. Although the number of young drivers who have crashed has decreased in recent years, they have a crash twice as often as older road users. Special risk factors include excessive speed and lack of experience, which can often lead to serious accidents.

Statistically speaking, 76 percent of the accidents of young drivers outside of closed towns occur. Particular attention is also paid to the circumstances of collisions with other vehicles, which are often caused by errors when turning or crossing. In particular, the situation in Cloppenburg could illustrate these frightening statistical values ​​and shows the dangers with which young road users are faced.

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