Fatal traffic accident in Kürten: Pedestrian dies after collision

Fatal traffic accident in Kürten: Pedestrian dies after collision

Wipperfürther Straße, 51515 Kürten, Deutschland - A tragic traffic accident shook Kürten on the morning of November 12th! At 9:45 a.m. there was a serious incident on Wipperfürther Straße in the Dürscheid district when a 59-year-old driver overlooked an 86-year-old pedestrian when leaving a parking lot. The older lady, who was traveling with a rollator, was recorded and fell on the road, whereby she moved serious injuries.

emergency services and emergency doctor were immediately alerted and courageous passers -by provided first aid until professional help arrived. The seriously injured pedestrian was immediately brought to a clinic, but the news that made the round on November 13 was devastating: the woman succumbed to her injuries and died in the hospital. Wipperfürther Straße had to be blocked in both directions during the accident recording, which led to considerable traffic disruptions.

shocking accident statistics

This tragic incident is part of a worrying trend: the number of traffic accidents in Germany is increasing. In 2022, over 2.4 million accidents were registered, which represents an increase compared to previous years. The numbers of accidents with personal injury that have also increased are particularly alarming. In 2022, 2,788 people lost their lives in road traffic. The Rheinisch-Bergischer Kreis police have started the investigation to clarify the exact circumstances of this tragic accident.