Shock in Spandau: 87-year-old injured after an accident!

Shock in Spandau: 87-year-old injured after an accident!

In a dramatic incident in Berlin-Spandau, an 87-year-old pedestrian was seriously injured in the late afternoon of December 10, 2024. The accident occurred around 4:30 p.m. when a 44-year-old driver turned into Grünhofer Weg from Brunsbüttler Damm and caught the older gentleman in the intersection who was about to cross the street. The impact was so violent that the senior fell to the ground and was rolled over by the vehicle. Emergency assistants hurried to the scene of the accident and immediately brought the seriously injured man to a hospital, the police confirmed. The exact reasons for the accident are still unclear, investigations are underway.

The condition of the 87-year-old is still critical, but the police currently do not have current information on the state of health. This shattering tragedy triggered concern in the region because it puts the question into the spotlight how safe the streets are for pedestrians. According to a report by Zeit Online , the incident, which was already mentioned in advance in other media, is considered particularly worrying, given the frequency of such accidents in urban. The police have announced that the incident thoroughly examine the circumstances and possibly take further measures for traffic safety.