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E-scooter rider hit by car and injured

An e-scooter driver has been injured in an accident in Berlin-Prenzlauer Berg. According to police reports on Wednesday morning, a 29-year-old woman was driving her car on Hanns-Eisler-Straße on Tuesday afternoon. As she turned left at Michelangelostraße, she reportedly hit the e-scooter driver...

E-scooters standing next to each other. Photo.aussiedlerbote.de
E-scooters standing next to each other. Photo.aussiedlerbote.de

Traffic - E-scooter rider hit by car and injured

An e-scooter driver has been injured in an accident in Berlin-Prenzlauer Berg. According to police reports on Wednesday morning, a 29-year-old woman was driving her car on Hanns-Eisler-Straße on Tuesday afternoon. As she turned left at Michelangelostraße, she reportedly hit the e-scooter driver coming from the left, who had the right of way. The 29-year-old was subsequently thrown onto the road and suffered head injuries. Emergency services were alerted and took him to hospital for treatment. The police have taken over the investigation.

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  1. The incident has led to increased discussions about e-scooter safety in Berlin's traffic, with many calling for stricter regulations and more education for riders.
  2. Despite the incident, e-scooters remain a popular mode of transportation in Berlin, particularly among young people, as they offer a convenient and ecofriendly alternative to cars.
  3. In a similar accident in Berlin-Kreuzberg last month, a 35-year-old car driver was fined for not paying attention to an e-scooter rider and causing an accident, leading to minor injuries.

Source: www.stern.de

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