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79-year-old pedestrian hit by car – police are looking for witnesses!
In Sersheim on October 7, 2025, a 79-year-old senior woman suffered minor injuries in an accident involving a reversing car.
79-year-old pedestrian hit by car – police are looking for witnesses!
On Tuesday, October 7, 2025, a traffic accident occurred on Sedanstrasse in Sersheim in which a 79-year-old pedestrian who was using a walker was hit by a reversing car. The incident happened around 11 a.m. when the driver of the unknown vehicle drove onto Sedan Street and overlooked the senior citizen. The collision caused the woman to fall and sustain minor injuries. Fortunately, the driver inquired about her well-being, but shortly afterwards continued driving without permission without informing the police, as VKZ reports.
After the senior citizen reported the incident to the police in the afternoon, a search for witnesses was initiated. The Vaihingen police station asks possible witnesses to call 07042 941-0 or email vaihingen-enz.prev@polizei.bwl.de. It is important that all information regarding this incident is gathered to shed light on the matter and potentially hold the driver accountable.
Accident statistics and road safety
Such incidents are part of a larger problem in road traffic. According to the accident statistics recorded by Destatis, accidents like this are not only important in the region, but also nationwide. The aim of these statistics is to obtain a clear picture of the road safety situation in order to take appropriate measures to improve road safety.
The data collected helps to analyze various factors that lead to accidents. Both the type of accident and the people and vehicles affected play a crucial role. The insights from statistics are used for legislation, traffic education, road construction and vehicle technology.
Given the statistics, the behavior of road users is also very important. Accidents can often be minimized through increased vigilance and a sense of responsibility. Every road user, especially drivers, should be aware of the possible dangers to ensure everyone's safety.
In summary, the incident in Sersheim shows how important it is to promote a culture of mindfulness in road traffic. The police are hoping for numerous tips from the public in order to further investigate the incident and identify the unknown driver.