- 15-year-old motorcyclist seriously injured in Saale-Orla district
In the Saale-Orla district, a 15-year-old moped rider was involved in a collision with a car and sustained serious injuries. According to the police, the teenager attempted to turn left off the road in Dreitzsch on Wednesday afternoon. At the same time, a 28-year-old driver behind him began to overtake and collided with the moped rider. The 15-year-old fell and sustained serious injuries.
The teenager was taken to a hospital. The police are appealing for witnesses to come forward with information about the incident.
The investigation into the collision involving the moped rider and the car is underway by the Saale-Orla district's police department, focusing on aspects such as transport and telecommunications to analyze traffic conditions at the time of the accident. Upon discharge from the hospital, the teenager's family expressed concern about the potential impact of this incident on their daily commuting and communication needs.