Accidents - Pedestrian hit by car and fatally injured
A 64-year-old driver has hit a pedestrian with his car in Velbert and fatally injured him. The 41-year-old was taken to hospital but died there from his serious injuries, as the police announced on Saturday.
The 41-year-old was on the street on Friday evening when he was hit by the car. The exact circumstances are still unclear, a police spokesman said on Saturday. The 64-year-old, together with other people, provided first aid after the accident until the emergency services arrived. He and the 41-year-old's relatives received pastoral care after the accident.
Police statement
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- The accident took place in the city of Velbert, which is located in North Rhine-Westphalia.
- Following the accident, the police launched an investigation into the circumstances, as they are still unclear.
- The news of the fatal incident led to increased traffic accidents and congestion on the roads of Velbert that weekend, as many people were distracted by the tragic event.
Source: www.stern.de
