Neunkirchen: Pedestrian of 89-year-old drivers recorded on zebra crossing

Von WOM

A tragic incident occurred in Neunkirchen on Monday afternoon when an 89-year-old driver ran over two pedestrians on a crosswalk. In the accident, a 49-year-old man and his 15-year-old son were injured, with the father being seriously injured and the son was slightly injured.

According to the information from the police, the accident passed around 3:30 p.m. The older driver was on the road with his Opel on Kölner Strasse, while the father and his son were there to cross the street over a protection path. Little is currently known about the exact circumstances of how the accident could occur. However, it is assumed that the driver did not notice the two pedestrians in time.

Details on the course of the accident

The emergency services hurried to help and immediately transported the injured to nearby hospitals in Siegen. The seriousness of the 49-year-old's injuries requires a more precise medical examination, while the 15-year-old got away with minor injuries.

The police estimated the property damage to around 3000 euros. The driver concerned is confronted with a traffic accident report in terms of the legal consequences of his actions. The further investigation was taken over by the traffic commissioner in Siegen to clarify the exact circumstances of the accident.

Such an incident not only raises questions about traffic safety, but also shows the vulnerability of pedestrians in road traffic. The attention of all road users should be particularly high in order to prevent such tragedies. Further information on this incident can be found in a detailed report at www.wp.de .