Serious accident on Heilenbecker Straße: Police are looking for witnesses!

Serious accident on Heilenbecker Straße: Police are looking for witnesses!

On October 8, 2024, a serious traffic accident occurred in Ennepetal, which turned Heilenbecker Straße into a scene of the event around 4:15 p.m. The accident occurred as an 83-year-old driver from Wuppertal with his Audi towards Deterberger Straße. Suddenly there was a frontal collision with an oncoming BMW, directed by a 31-year-old Ennepetaler. How exactly this collision came about is not yet clear and is part of the ongoing investigation.

The 83-year-old audi driver was seriously injured in the accident and had to be hospitalized immediately. Fortunately, the younger driver of the BMW contracted only minor injuries and was also treated by a doctor. Both vehicles suffered considerable damage and had to be towed from the scene of the accident.

police are looking for witnesses

In the course of the investigation, the police are looking for witnesses. Information from people who have observed the accident or perceived abnormalities in the driving behavior of the drivers involved are particularly important. Interested parties who can provide information are asked to report on 02333 9166-2100.

In order to clarify the exact cause of the accident and to illuminate any other circumstances, Heilenbecker Straße was completely closed for several hours. A specialized accident team was on site to precisely document the situation and support the investigation. The severity of the accident makes it clear how important an in -depth investigation is.

The police make it clear that such incidents not only have serious consequences for those affected, but also sharpen the security awareness within the community. Traffic accidents, especially with injured persons or high damage to property, require an immediate and thorough education to prevent similar incidents in the future. Therefore, information from the population is particularly valuable.

The police will continue to publish the results of the investigation in order to keep the public up to date on the course of the investigations. It is of great importance for everyone involved that clarity about the tragic event is created.