Chaos rides in Böblingen: 81-year-old rams pedestrian and bakery!

Chaos rides in Böblingen: 81-year-old rams pedestrian and bakery!

On Monday, June 3, 2025, there was a serious traffic accident in Böblingen-Dagersheim at around 2:25 p.m. An 81-year-old man apparently lost control of his VW, causing a chaotic situation on the main street. The Volkswagen left the road, drove onto the sidewalk and hit a 36-year-old pedestrian who was working on a nearby green space. The force of the impact threw the 36-year-old against a parked Mercedes, which also left him injured.

In the accident, at least one person was able to save themselves by jumping to one side. The VW then not only hit a street lamp, but also the sliding door of a bakery before it finally crashed into a parked Volvo and came to a stop. Both the pedestrian and the 81-year-old driver suffered minor injuries and were immediately taken to hospital. The fire brigade, police and rescue services were quickly deployed on site to deal with the situation. The main road was completely closed for around 30 minutes to make access easier for emergency services.

Causes of accidents and statistics

Traffic accidents involving older drivers often raise questions about road safety. According to current statistics, older people, especially those aged 65 and over, are less likely to be involved in traffic accidents than younger drivers. In 2021, 66,812 people aged 65 and over were involved in accidents with personal injury, accounting for 14.5% of all those involved in the accident, as [destatis.de](https://www.destatis.de/DE/Presse/Press Releases/2023/03/PD23_N013_46241.html) reports. However, despite their lower involvement in accidents, they remain at a higher risk of serious injury.

In the same year, 45,123 people in this age group had accidents, 868 of whom died. What is particularly striking is that the proportion of seniors among those killed is 33.9%. These figures are alarming as older people are often unprotected pedestrians and are therefore particularly at risk.

Additionally, statistics show that older drivers are more likely to be involved in situations in which they are primarily to blame. For accidents involving drivers over 75, this proportion is as high as 75.9%. The most common mistakes include ignoring the right of way and incorrect behavior when turning or reversing.

In summary, the tragic incident in Dagersheim is not just an isolated incident, but must be viewed in the larger context of safety risks for older road users. Awareness of these issues is crucial to increasing safety on the roads.

The total damage caused by the accident is estimated at around 60,000 euros. The 81-year-old driver's VW was no longer drivable after the collision and had to be towed away. Such accidents show how important it is to take preventative measures both in road traffic and in traffic safety to ensure the safety of all road users.