94-year-old rams eight passers-by on the supermarket car park in Hameln!

94-year-old rams eight passers-by on the supermarket car park in Hameln!

On Saturday, June 21, 2025, a serious incident occurred in a supermarket car park in Hameln, Lower Saxony. A 94-year-old woman drove towards several passers-by and injured a total of eight people, three of whom were seriously injured. The shocking accident probably happened when starting the vehicle. OE24 has reported that the police have temporarily excluded the group. This investigation is currently still underway.

experts warn that the reaction and eyesight can decrease with age. According to the ADAC, older road users are more at risk than hazards, which is underpinned by statistics: People aged 65 and over only caused 18.5 % of accidents with personal injury in 2023, which is below their population of 22 %. ADAC study shows , over 50 % of the fatally crashed pedestrians and cyclists are 65 years or older.

The ADAC emphasizes that a prudent and forward -looking driving style, as can often be observed in seniors, can compensate for a lot of age -related performance losses. However, it is necessary that older drivers regularly check their driving safety and, if necessary, obtain medical advice. The ADAC offers special programs that are intended to help older road users to maintain and improve their skills in road traffic.

In today's society, it remains a challenge to ensure the mobility and safety of older drivers, while at the same time the individual needs of the vehicles and their control must be observed. The tragedy in Hameln is another call to seriously discuss this topic and take suitable measures to increase safety on our streets.

The investigation into the exact cause of the accident continues to run, and it is to be hoped that similar incidents can be prevented in the future. This requires both the personal responsibility of the older drivers and social measures to ensure security in traffic.