Shock about karting accident: 64-year-old woman with disabilities fights for her life!

Shock about karting accident: 64-year-old woman with disabilities fights for her life!

On September 6, 2023, a serious accident occurred on the Kartbahn in Eupen, in which the 64-year-old Anna F., suffered a mentally and physically impaired woman, suffered life-threatening injuries. Anna, who lives in a supervised residential group in Aachen and is already limited in health, climbed together with several accompanying persons to a kart that can reach speeds of up to 80 kilometers per hour. After a first collision with a gang, she lost control and crashed head -on against another gang. These dramatic moments led to numerous broken bones and a lung squeezing. In a critical condition, she was immediately admitted to the hospital and moved to Aachen, where it had to be subjected to emergency surgery to save her life, as in a report of the Aachener Zeitung was recorded.

Investigations and responsibilities

After the accident, Anna's sisters initiated legal steps against a supervisor who was apparently also present on the excursion. They are stunned that the supervisor thought it was appropriate to let Anna, who is under legal guardianship, to get into a kart alone without having asked for permission. They claim that they never agreed that their sister was allowed to drive with the kart. According to the managing director of the sponsoring association, however, it is the duty of the supervisors to respect the wishes of the clients, even if they are not legally competent. The public prosecutor's office in Aachen has now initiated the investigation into negligent bodily harm to find out whether legal measures have to be taken against the supervisor.

The Kartbahn in Eupen, known for its demanding route, which is almost 1.1 kilometers long and offers spectacular elements such as the Redbull Bridge, has attracted international attention in the past. With the construction of a new steep curve in September 2023, it could become even more dangerous. The operators of the railways emphasize that no special previous knowledge is required for karting, which in this case raises questions about the responsibility, such as "https://www.experience-factory.com/eupen/pro-driver/karting-eupen-die-rennarse/"> Experience Factory Eupen reported. The investigation continues and skill light on the security standards and the decision -making processes within the administration of institutions for people with disabilities.