Serious accident in Schloß Holte: Police are urgently looking for witnesses!

Serious accident in Schloß Holte: Police are urgently looking for witnesses!

A serious traffic accident occurred on Wednesday morning, October 16, 2023, at 9:18 a.m. A 43-year-old man from the area was seriously injured when he was hit by a vehicle. The 95-year-old driver from Oerlinghausen was traveling on the main street towards Augustdorfer Straße when he got off his road in the roundabout.

In the incident, the driver collided with the 43-year-old, who was deepened into the roundabout in green cutting work. This unfortunate encounter led to serious injuries to the worker, whereupon first aiders were quickly on hand and took care of his rescue. He was immediately transported to a hospital in Bielefeld with an ambulance.

police investigation and witness call

The Gütersloh police were immediately on site and took up the accident. A specialized traffic accident team from the Münster police was brought in to support. Due to the investigation, the area around the accident site had to be closed until lunchtime, exactly until 12:45 p.m. Such closures are common to ensure a safe and thorough investigation of the scene of the accident.

The police ask the public for help. In particular, witnesses are sought that may have further information about this incident. Information can be passed on directly to the police on 05241 869-0. The search for further testimony is important to fully clarify the course of the accident.

The circumstances of this incident raise questions about traffic safety in the region, especially with regard to older drivers and their driving behavior. A 95-year-old at the wheel is not common and could become a topic of discussions about traffic safety in the future. As the investigation will show, it will be crucial to understand the exact processes at the time of the accident in order to learn from this tragedy and to avoid similar accidents. For more information about this incident, See the current report on www.presseportal.de .