Tragic accident between Vechta and Visbek: 68-year-old died

Tragic accident between Vechta and Visbek: 68-year-old died

A tragic traffic accident claimed the life of a 68-year-old man from the Minden district on Tuesday evening. The incident occurred at 6:13 p.m. on Visbeker Damm between Vechta and Visbek when the driver tried to cross the street from a side path in his Ford Ka. He overlooked an approaching sprinter with a trailer that was heading towards Visbek. The Sprinter crashed into the driver's side of the Ford Ka with full force, which had fatal consequences for the man. The emergency doctor who was called could only determine his death, while the two occupants of the sprinter escaped with minor injuries. According to the report by OM Online Malteser rescue workers and numerous emergency services from the Visbek fire department were on site to provide assistance.

Police investigations and traffic control

The police have started investigating the accident in order to clarify exactly what happened. The Visbeker Dam had to be closed for a long time during the rescue work and the accident investigation. This highlights the recurring need for road safety and the responsibility of road users, according to the police, who emphasize that ensuring public safety is one of their main tasks. In the future, the police involved in the accident will pay greater attention to identifying and preventing such dangers at an early stage District service reported.