Fatal accident - Car races over sidewalk on Jungfernstieg - one dead
At an accident on Jungfernstieg in the heart of Hamburg's Innenstadt, a man has lost his life, who was on the pavement. The 39-year-old man, who had been hit in the morning, passed away from his severe injuries, the police announced early Tuesday evening. The man had been near a transport, which had been rammed by the PS-strong car.
The 23-year-old passenger of the transport, according to police reports, had apparently been in close proximity to the vehicle and was severely injured by the impact. He was treated on site and taken to a hospital. His life was not in danger.
The 18-year-old driver and his 52-year-old passenger of the accident car were slightly injured. According to initial police reports, the 18-year-old had driven onto the pavement for unknown reasons. The car ran over several chairs on the outdoor terrace of a restaurant, then collided with the parked transport vehicle in front of the bank and came to a stop with a smashed front in the entrance area of the Haspa Filiale. Due to the impact with the parked transport vehicle, this had moved forward and hit the 39-year-old, it was said.
- The incident occurred near a busy traffic area in Hamburg's city center, specifically on Jungfernstieg.
- Police in Germany are investigating a fatal car accident that occurred on Jungfernstieg in Hamburg, involving a car that hit a transport vehicle and a pedestrian.
- Witnesses reported seeing a car with significant damage to its front, having apparently collided with a parked transport vehicle and a pedestrian on Jungfernstieg.
- The German police are urging drivers to exercise extra caution on Jungfernstieg following a recent car accident that resulted in a fatal incident involving a pedestrian and a car.
