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Collision on the road leaves 2 individuals hurt

In the Thuringia State Police Headquarters, Erfurt, on September 5, 2025, at 1pm, an unexpected event unfolded.

Collision on the road leaves two individuals hurt
Collision on the road leaves two individuals hurt

Collision on the road leaves 2 individuals hurt

In the heart of Erfurt, Thuringia, Germany, on September 5, 2025, a traffic accident occurred at around 1:00 PM. The unfortunate incident involved an E-scooter rider and an 8-year-old pedestrian on Kranichfelder Street.

According to reports, the E-scooter rider was traveling on the sidewalk towards the city center, violating platform rules. The young pedestrian, who was coming from Muldenweg, collided with the electric micro-vehicle, resulting in several facial injuries for the child.

The E-scooter rider also sustained minor injuries following the accident and was taken, along with the pedestrian, to the hospital for immediate treatment.

A criminal investigation has been initiated against the E-scooter rider for negligent bodily harm. The South Inspection Service of the Erfurt Police Department is leading the investigation. The contact number for the South Inspection Service is 0361 7443 0, and emails can be sent to [email protected] for inquiries.

For more information about the Thuringian Police and their services, please visit their official website at polizei.thueringen.de/landespolizeiinspektionen/lpierfurt/. The Thuringian Police encourage anyone with further information regarding this incident to come forward.

The safety of all road users, especially vulnerable pedestrians, is of utmost importance. It is crucial for all E-scooter riders to adhere to the rules and regulations set by the platform to ensure the well-being of everyone on the streets.

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