Pedestrian hit by car in Eltingen – slightly injured in hospital!
On October 28, 2024, a 35-year-old pedestrian was hit by a 70-year-old driver in Leonberg-Eltingen and was slightly injured.
Pedestrian hit by car in Eltingen – slightly injured in hospital!
Drama in Eltingen! On Monday, October 28, 2024, a shocking traffic accident occurred shortly after 5:40 p.m. when a 35-year-old pedestrian was struck by a Mercedes in the zebra crossing. The 70-year-old driver of the car apparently overlooked the pedestrian when she left the roundabout on Römerstrasse and drove towards Bahnhofstrasse. An unfortunate moment that resulted in minor injuries for the pedestrian!
The impact was violent: the 35-year-old fell to the ground and had to be treated immediately by first aiders. Brave passers-by rushed to his aid and called 911. The emergency services later took the injured man to a nearby hospital, while the Mercedes did not appear to be damaged. A happy ending for the driver whose carelessness caused the accident, but not for the pedestrian, who now has to deal with the consequences.
A look at the scene of the accident
The combination of speeding traffic and inattention led to this disturbing scene in the busy location. Römerstrasse and Steinbeißstrasse are familiar routes for many commuters, but today they were the focus of an exciting incident that left residents on edge. We will stay tuned and report on any developments and important findings from the accident investigation!