81-year-old crossing the pedestrian group: Engelchen (3) seriously injured!

81-year-old crossing the pedestrian group: Engelchen (3) seriously injured!

Langenfeld, Deutschland - Mettmann (ots)

A terrible accident shakes Langenfeld! On Saturday, November 2, 2024, there was a dramatic collision between an 81-year-old driver and a group of pedestrians at 2:30 p.m. The driver, who was traveling in VW ID.3, wanted to turn right into the main street from Kölner Straße. Despite the red traffic lights and apparently clear traffic conditions, he overlooked the three -person pedestrian group, which was about to cross the street.

In this shocking moment, the group, consisting of a 34-year-old woman and a 38-year-old man, was recorded together with a small child in the stroller. The consequences were devastating: the 3-year-old girl suffered such serious injuries that they had to be hospitalized immediately. Fortunately, the 38-year-old was able to leave the hospital after outpatient treatment, but the child's injuries throw dark shadows on this tragic incident.

Investigations run

The police have initiated the investigation into the course of the accident to find out how this dangerous disregard for traffic rules could occur. What could have made the driver ignore the safety of pedestrians at that moment? The answers are crucial to prevent such incidents in the future. The community remains in concern while the investigators collect the facts.