accident - Auto drives senior in wheelchair to - dead
An 82-year-old man in a wheelchair was run over by an Auto at Schönebeck and sustained fatal injuries. The police reported that he died in the hospital from his severe injuries.
Previously, the senior had been on a country road in the Salzlandkreis. On a hill, the car collided with the wheelchair of an approaching 74-year-old, according to the police. The car then went into a skid and ended up in the right roadside ditch. The wheelchair was also flung into the ditch, leaving the 82-year-old severely injured. The 74-year-old was in shock and received treatment. Wheelchairs can travel a maximum of kilometers per hour.
The incident prompted discussions about the installation of automatic speed limit signs in traffic areas to prevent such accidents. In Saxony-Anhalt, similar instances have led to stricter traffic regulations for vehicle drivers. To avoid future accidents, the police are Encouraging drivers to pay extra attention to pedestrians, including those using wheelchairs, especially in areas like Schönebeck known for its high traffic volume.
