Car crash leaves e-scooter rider critically hurt (age 23) due to impact with automobile

In Bochum, an e-scooter user aged 23 experienced a traffic collision on an unspecified date.

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2025 September 16 . 10:16 AM

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Accident involving an e-scooter and a car results in severe injury to the scooter rider (aged 23)

Car crash leaves e-scooter rider critically hurt (age 23) due to impact with automobile

In the heart of Bochum, a distressing incident unfolded on September 5th, when a traffic accident occurred on Herner Straße 269. The accident involved a car and an e-scooter, resulting in a 23-year-old e-scooter rider sustaining serious injuries.

According to investigations, the driver of the car was a 42-year-old man from Bochum who was found to not possess a valid driver's license. The collision occurred around 11:00 AM, as the man intended to drive onto the road from a gas station. The 23-year-old rider fell as a result of the impact and was immediately taken to a nearby hospital for treatment.

The Bochum PoliceControl Center has been handling enquiries regarding the incident. Julia Wilms can be contacted at 0234 909-3099 or via email at [email protected]. For further details, residents are encouraged to visit the Bochum Police's website at https://bochum.polizei.nrw/.

The traffic commission has taken over the further investigations into the accident. The accident occurred on a pedestrian and bike path, raising concerns about the safety of such infrastructure in the city.

Our thoughts are with the injured individual during this difficult time. We will continue to provide updates as more information becomes available. Stay safe on the roads, Bochum.