Motorcycle accident in Remseck: 29-year-old seriously injured!

Motorcycle accident in Remseck: 29-year-old seriously injured!

There was a serious motorcycle accident in the Ludwigsburg district that took place on Friday in Remseck am Neckar. A 24-year-old motorcyclist lost control of his vehicle and left the road, causing him to fall. While the driver only suffered minor injuries, his 29-year-old passenger was seriously injured and, like the driver, had to be taken to hospital. Police suspect excessive speed may have contributed to the cause of the accident. The motorcycle also had to be towed away, which highlights the serious consequences of the incident. ZVW reports on the dramatic situation that occurred in the region.

The accident statistics for motorcyclists are alarming. According to an analysis by the ADAC, motorcyclists have a significantly higher risk of being involved in an accident. Around 4.7 million motorcycles are registered in Germany, with almost 15 percent of those who own them being women. The risk of accidents for motorcyclists is four times higher than for car drivers, and the accident rate is even seven times higher. Every year there are more than 500 fatal and almost 10,000 seriously injured motorcyclists, which makes up around 20 percent of traffic deaths. [Autohaus](https://www.autohaus.de/nachrichten/ Schadenbusiness/adac-unfallanalyse-ein-drittel-der-motorradunfaelle-sind-alleinunfaelle-3377835) refers to this worrying development.

Causes of accidents and prevention

The ADAC analysis shows that almost every fourth traffic accident outside of urban areas affects motorcyclists. These are often solo accidents, which account for a third of all cases. The most common causes of these accidents are driving errors (47 percent) and unreasonable speed (39 percent). Mistakes when overtaking, inappropriate speed and insufficient distance often play a role in collisions with other road users. Motorcyclists between the ages of 15 and 24 are particularly at risk, as this group has the highest risk of accidents. The most common injuries in motorcycle accidents are traumatic brain injuries, thoracic trauma, and extremity injuries.

In order to reduce the number of accidents, the ADAC recommends a variety of safety measures. This includes technological solutions such as cornering ABS and traction control that can help prevent accidents. In addition, the importance of protective clothing and regular safety checks is emphasized. Infrastructure could also be improved through measures such as cutting back vegetation and putting up directional signs. Anticipatory and defensive driving behavior can make a decisive contribution to avoiding accidents. ADAC supports these recommendations with comprehensive analyzes of the accident situation involving motorcyclists.