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Pedestrian dies after collision with car

A pedestrian has died in hospital following a collision with a car. According to the police on Wednesday, the 80-year-old man and another person were trying to cross a road near Dobel (Calw district) last Friday. Possibly due to the bad weather, a 57-year-old female driver is said to have not...

The neon sign "Accident" on the roof of a police car. Photo.aussiedlerbote.de
The neon sign "Accident" on the roof of a police car. Photo.aussiedlerbote.de

Traffic - Pedestrian dies after collision with car

A pedestrian has died in hospital following a collision with a car. According to the police on Wednesday, the 80-year-old man and another person were trying to cross a road near Dobel (Calw district) last Friday. Possibly due to the bad weather, a 57-year-old female driver is said to have not seen the two pedestrians in time and hit the senior citizen with the wing mirror of her car. He later succumbed to his serious injuries. The investigation into the accident is ongoing.

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  1. The accident occurred in the Calw district, which is part of the German state of Baden-Württemberg.
  2. The elderly man involved in the collision was attempting to cross the road in a traffic-heavy area, potentially increasing the risk of accidents for seniors in such areas.
  3. To ensure the safety of senior citizens and prevent similar incidents, traffic authorities in Baden-Württemberg's districts might consider implementing more pedestrian safety measures.
  4. Subsequently, the police in Baden-Württemberg are conducting a thorough investigation into the collision, considering possible traffic regulations violations by the female driver.

Source: www.stern.de

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