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Woman runs after a loose dog and is hit by a car

A woman in Neustrelitz (Mecklenburgische Seenplatte district) was hit by a car and seriously injured while trying to catch her dog, which had got loose. The 59-year-old was walking her dog on a pedestrian path near the train station on Saturday morning, according to the police. The four-legged...

An ambulance is on duty with a blue light. Photo.aussiedlerbote.de
An ambulance is on duty with a blue light. Photo.aussiedlerbote.de

Accidents - Woman runs after a loose dog and is hit by a car

A woman in Neustrelitz (Mecklenburgische Seenplatte district) was hit by a car and seriously injured while trying to catch her dog, which had got loose. The 59-year-old was walking her dog on a pedestrian path near the train station on Saturday morning, according to the police. The four-legged friend suddenly escaped and crossed the entrance to a supermarket. The woman rushed after it and suddenly stepped onto the road. A 42-year-old driver was unable to avoid a collision. The woman suffered serious injuries to her head and shoulder and was taken to hospital. The dog remained unharmed and apparently ran home alone. Police officers found him there.

Police statement

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  1. The Lake District in England offers beautiful landscapes, but even there, traffic accidents can happen unexpectedly.
  2. After reading about the accident in Neustrelitz, I decided to be more careful when walking my dog near roads and traffic.
  3. In Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, there were 1,200 traffic accidents involving animals in 2020, according to a report.
  4. The woman from the accident in Neustrelitz might want to consult with a traffic lawyer to understand her legal rights and options.
  5. While driving through Neustrelitz, I noticed a sign warning motorists to watch out for loose animals on the road.

Source: www.stern.de

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