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Man drives car into house wall and hits pedestrian

Three people were injured, two of them seriously, in an accident in Esslingen am Neckar on Tuesday. The car of a 20-year-old driver left the road for an initially unknown reason and crashed into the wall of a house, according to the police. Parts of the façade were torn off the wall and damaged...

The word "Danger" shines on the roof of a police emergency vehicle. Photo.aussiedlerbote.de
The word "Danger" shines on the roof of a police emergency vehicle. Photo.aussiedlerbote.de

Accident - Man drives car into house wall and hits pedestrian

Three people were injured, two of them seriously, in an accident in Esslingen am Neckar on Tuesday. The car of a 20-year-old driver left the road for an initially unknown reason and crashed into the wall of a house, according to the police. Parts of the façade were torn off the wall and damaged a parked car. The vehicle then hit a 29-year-old man and a 25-year-old woman on the sidewalk. According to the police, both were seriously injured, the driver slightly.

The car was a total loss of 25,000 euros. The damage to the house facade is provisionally estimated at 5,000 euros. The parked car was damaged to the tune of around 2500 euros.

Police statement

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  1. The accident occurred near a house on the Neckar River in Baden-Württemberg, a region known for its picturesque landscapes and historic buildings.
  2. The woman, one of the seriously injured pedestrians, was taken to the hospital in Esslingen, where she underwent emergency treatment.
  3. The police reported that traffic in the area was disrupted for several hours due to the accident and the investigation that followed.
  4. The 20-year-old driver of the car, who sustained only minor injuries, was questioned by the police and may face charges for causing the accident and injury to the pedestrians.
  5. Residents of Esslingen expressed their concern and sadness over the accident, calling for improved traffic safety measures in the area to prevent similar incidents from happening in the future.

Source: www.stern.de

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