Motorcycle accident in Mettmann: 40-year-old seriously injured

Motorcycle accident in Mettmann: 40-year-old seriously injured

09.08.2024 - 14:21

police Mettmann

serious motorcycle accident in Mettmann

Mettmann (ots)

On Wednesday, August 7, 2024, a serious traffic accident occurred in Mettmann on Elberfelder Strasse, which shaken the local community. A 40-year-old man from Velbert drove his Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R and got oncoming traffic under so far unclear circumstances. He collided with a Ford Fiesta and contracted serious injuries.

The course of the accident

The incident happened around 4:55 p.m. when the motorcyclist got on the left side of the road at the "Zur Düssel" conflict "Zur Düssel". The impact was so violent that both vehicles were damaged considerably and the motorcyclist fell. Fortunately, the 25-year-old driver of the Ford Fiesta, who was traveling with her two-year-old son, did not suffer any injuries.

emergency reaction and rescue measures

quickly alarmed rescue workers transported the seriously injured motorcyclist to hospital for inpatient treatment. Even if the two passengers in the Ford Fiesta remained unharmed, this incident shows how important it is to adhere to the applicable safety precautions in road traffic.

Investigations run

The Mettmann police initiated an investigation to clarify the exact circumstances of the accident. It is particularly noteworthy that the 40-year-old was traveling without a valid driving license. This raises questions about traffic safety and the risks that can result from driving without permission. The property damage is an estimated 16,000 euros, and both vehicles were no longer ready to drive after the accident.

traffic safety and prevention

This incident causes the authorities to re -work on the importance of traffic safety. Accidents like this should serve as a warning that even small inattentiveness can have serious consequences. It is crucial that drivers act responsibly and observe all applicable traffic rules.

Please ask:

District Police Authority Mettmann-Police press office-Adalbert-Bach-Platz 140822 Mettmann

Telephone: 02104 / 982-1010

fax: 02104 / 982-1028

E-Mail: Pressestelle.mettmann@polizei.nrw.de

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