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Tragic scooter accident on Lake Garda: German couple died!
A German couple died tragically in a scooter accident on Lake Garda. The driver lost control and rescue workers could only determine death.
Tragic scooter accident on Lake Garda: German couple died!
There was a tragic accident on the eastern shore of Lake Garda in which a German couple lost their lives. According to reports from crown The accident occurred on a road from Torri del Benaco towards Albisano. The driver of the scooter lost control of the vehicle for reasons that are still unclear and crashed into a wall. The rescue workers who were immediately alerted were only able to determine the couple's death after repeated attempts to resuscitate them had failed. Further information about the origin or age of the deceased is currently not available.
This tragic incident highlights the road safety situation in Italy. Loud Research format 2023 has shown mobility stabilization compared to 2022, despite an increase in traffic casualties for certain vehicle types. The number of accidents involving motor scooters and bicycles in particular has increased. Statistics also show that the number of road deaths in Italy is 3,039, a decrease of 3.8% compared to last year.
Increasing accident numbers and victim groups
The general number of accidents in Italy increased to 166,525 in 2023, while the number of injuries stands at 224,634. The most common causes of traffic accidents are distraction, excessive speed and failure to yield right of way, with 36.5% of cases involving one of these factors. The number of electric scooter accidents has also increased compared to the previous year, indicating a change in the population's mobility behavior.
Although the overall number of traffic accidents has increased, certain groups such as car occupants and motorcyclists have seen a decrease in the number of victims. There was a decline of 6.0% in motorcyclists in particular, with 734 deaths. In contrast, the numbers for cyclists and electric bike riders have increased.
The accident of the German couple on Lake Garda is a tragic indication that, despite stable or falling numbers in some areas, road traffic dangers still exist. The increasing proportion of electric scooters and unclear driving behavior could pose the challenge for road safety in Italy in the coming years.