accident under drugs - Motorcycle rider severely injured during overtaking attempt
A 24-year-old moped rider was severely injured in a collision with a car in Bad Soden-Salmünster, Hesse, Germany. According to initial police reports, the officer happened upon the scene of the accident in the Main-Kinzig-Kreis a few moments after it occurred. The man from Biebergemünd attempted to overtake the car. However, he realized too late that the 54-year-old driver intended to turn left. As a result, the moped rider collided with the side of the car.
Upon investigation, it was discovered that the young man had violated several other rules. The 24-year-old had had his helmet with him but apparently had not worn it, as it was found several meters away on the ground. His moped was neither insured nor registered. Furthermore, the rider had consumed drugs. The woman was unharmed.
- The police in Hesse are increasing their patrols to prevent overtaking attempts, aiming to reduce similar accidents like the one in Bad Soden-Salmünster.
- The Automatic Number Plate Recognition system used by the police helped identify the uninsured moped in the case of the accident.
- Following the accident, there have been calls for stricter laws against drug use while driving in Germany.
- The police issued several traffic violations to the injured moped rider before he was taken to the hospital, including driving under the influence of drugs and riding an unregistered vehicle.
