E-scooter driver causes serious accident: cyclist suffers ribs

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A serious accident occurred on Tuesday afternoon in Berlin-Wilmersdorf when a 58-year-old cyclist was hit by a 19-year-old e-scooter driver. The woman suffered a break and had to be taken to the hospital. The young driver got away with minor injuries. The incident occurred around 5:25 p.m. on Wiesbadener Straße towards Sodener Straße. The cyclist was on the sidewalk when the 19-year-old tried to overtake her on the bike path. There was a collision in which both the scooter driver and the cyclist fell to the ground. The 58-year-old suffered a rib break during the fall, while the 19-year-old ...
A serious accident occurred on Tuesday afternoon in Berlin-Wilmersdorf when a 58-year-old cyclist was hit by a 19-year-old e-scooter driver. The woman suffered a break and had to be taken to the hospital. The young driver got away with minor injuries. The incident occurred around 5:25 p.m. on Wiesbadener Straße towards Sodener Straße. The cyclist was on the sidewalk when the 19-year-old tried to overtake her on the bike path. There was a collision in which both the scooter driver and the cyclist fell to the ground. The 58-year-old suffered a rib break during the fall, while the 19-year-old ... (Symbolbild/MB)

A serious accident occurred on Tuesday afternoon in Berlin-Wilmersdorf when a 58-year-old cyclist was approached by a 19-year-old e-scooter driver. The woman suffered a break and had to be taken to the hospital. The young driver got away with minor injuries.

The incident occurred around 5:25 p.m. on Wiesbadener Straße towards Sodener Straße. The cyclist was on the sidewalk when the 19-year-old tried to overtake her on the bike path. There was a collision in which both the scooter driver and the cyclist fell to the ground.

The 58-year-old suffered a break in the fall, while the 19-year-old got away with a minor injury to his knee. Fortunately, his injuries were not so serious and did not have to be treated. The police have started the investigation into the accident and the exact circumstances are currently being examined.

This incident again shows the dangers that can arise in road traffic through e-scooters. The increasing popularity of these vehicles leads to an increased use of the bike paths, which can lead to conflicts and dangerous situations. Older people and inexperienced cyclists in particular are at risk because they may not be able to react in time due to the higher speed and maneuverability of the e-scooters.

In order to avoid such accidents, it is important that all road users comply with the applicable traffic rules. E-scooter drivers should always drive at a reasonable speed and keep enough distance from other road users. Cyclists should be aware that they too have priority on the bike path and should not be overtaken lightly.

In addition, it is important that the infrastructure for cycling and e-scooter traffic is improved in order to avoid conflicts. More cycle paths and a clear labeling of the driving areas can help to feel more secure and fewer accidents occur.

The police also appeal to reason and attention of all road users. In the use of e-scooters in particular, it is important to act responsibly and to take care of others. This is the only way to ensure that road traffic remains safe for everyone.

The incident in Wilmersdorf once again shows how important it is to always make road traffic attentive and forward -looking to prevent serious accidents.