Tragedy in Wuppertal: 82-year-old and horse die in the event of an accident!

Tragedy in Wuppertal: 82-year-old and horse die in the event of an accident!

On Thursday, April 17, 2025, there was a tragic traffic accident in Wuppertal, in which an 82-year-old driver and a horse died. According to Fireworld.at drove with his Hyundai i20 on the railway in the Vohwinkel district and lost control of his vehicle for an unknown cause. As a result, he came off the road, broke through a pasture fence and ran a meadow before it came to a standstill on a shelter for horses.

The fire brigade of the Wuppertal fire brigade were quickly on site and immediately initiated resuscitation measures after the driver was passed out of the vehicle. Despite all efforts, the 82-year-old died at the scene of the accident, such as wz.de reported.

consequences for animals and humans

In the incident, a horse was also injured, the condition of which is probably due to the attempt to jump over a closed gate to the neighboring meadow. The veterinary team had to intervene on site, and the horse was ultimately put to sleep.
Fortunately, there were no other injuries among passers -by or animals in the vicinity of the accident.

The police have started the investigation into the exact circumstances of the accident. A possible cause is currently an internal emergency of the driver, as is also summarized in the reports.

traffic safety and accident statistics

The tragic incident occurred in an environment that particularly emphasizes the importance of traffic safety. According to ec.europa.eu , traffic accidents are still one of the most common causes of injuries and deaths at European level. It remains to be seen which further findings will bring the ongoing investigations regarding the Wuppertal accident.