Teenager injured in accident in Delmenhorst – witnesses wanted!

Teenager injured in accident in Delmenhorst – witnesses wanted!

There was a serious traffic accident in Delmenhorst on December 22, 2024 at around 7:50 p.m. A 17-year-old pedestrian was crossing Hasporter Damm at the traffic lights on Fridtjof-Nansen-Straße when he was hit by a VW. The 21-year-old driver, who was turning into traffic from the parking lot of a discount store, was unable to avoid a collision. After the incident, the teenager independently sought medical attention for head injuries. The vehicle sustained significant damage amounting to around 4,000 euros Bild.de reported.

Police are asking for information from witnesses

The police in Delmenhorst have launched a call for witnesses due to the accident. In particular, information about the traffic lights at the time of the incident is of great importance. Anyone with information about the accident is asked to call 04221/1559-0. Also Newsflash24 confirmed the need to clarify the processes surrounding the incident in order to better understand the exact circumstances of the accident.

The statistics on traffic accidents in Lower Saxony show that the number of accidents resulting in personal injury is alarmingly high. A total of 32,471 such accidents were recorded in 2023, accounting for more than 15% of all registered traffic accidents. This highlights the urgency of improving road safety and raising driver awareness to prevent similar accidents in the future.