Fatal traffic accident in Bedburg-Casters: Pedia dies at the scene of the accident
Fatal traffic accident in Bedburg-Casters: Pedia dies at the scene of the accident
Cologne | On the evening of August 30, 2024, a tragic traffic accident occurred in Bedburg-Kaster, in the Rhein-Erft district, which ended with the death of a man. The incident happened shortly after 10 p.m. when two men were on a scooter.
Witnesses report an unsafe driving style of the scooter, which was probably controlled by a 54-year-old man. On Neusser Strasse, near Albert-Schweizer-Straße, there was a fateful collision with a car that was driven by a 39-year-old woman. The passenger passenger, who suffered the most serious injuries, died at the scene of the accident despite the rapid intervention of the rescue workers.
Investigations run at full speed
The intensity of the investigation is high because the 54-year-old driver of the scooter was seriously injured and had to be admitted to a clinic. In order to check possible alcoholic or drug -related influences, a blood sample was taken from him. Such a sample was also secured by the deceased passenger to clarify further details. At the moment, the identity of the passenger remains unknown, which makes the investigation more difficult.
The police carried out a securing of the scooter and two mobile phones to possibly find further information. For the investigation, the traffic accident team from the Düsseldorf police headquarters was consulted in order to reconstruct the exact course.
The responsible authorities, including the public prosecutor's office in Cologne and the police of the Rhein-Erft district, work closely together to comprehensively clarify the circumstances of this tragic incident. The unfortunate result of this accident is not only a personal tragedy, but also raises important questions about safety in road traffic. Such situations are all reminiscent of the dangers that exist when using motorized vehicles, especially when alcoholic beverages or other intoxicating means are involved.