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90-year-old crashes his Mercedes into an advertising pillar in Botnang!
A 90-year-old driver caused an accident in Stuttgart-Botnang by driving his Mercedes into an advertising pillar.
90-year-old crashes his Mercedes into an advertising pillar in Botnang!
On Monday morning, May 26, 2025, there was a serious traffic accident in Stuttgart-Botnang in which a 90-year-old driver crashed his Mercedes B-Class into an advertising pillar. The incident occurred around 11:05 a.m. on Beethovenstrasse when the man turned right shortly before a roundabout and apparently confused the gas pedal with the brake pedal. This led to the collision in which the Mercedes not only hit the advertising pillar, but also crashed into a parked Audi, which was then pushed into another parked Fiat. The estimated material damage amounts to around 20,000 euros.
The 90-year-old was taken to hospital with minor injuries. Rescue workers were quickly at the scene of the accident and were able to help quickly. Not only was the accident an isolated incident, but it also raises questions about the safety risks faced by older drivers, who are increasingly involved in road accidents. According to Destatis, around 68.1% of the main perpetrators of traffic accidents with personal injuries in 2023 were over 65 years old.
The dangers for older drivers
What is particularly worrying is that among those over 75 years old, the proportion of the main perpetrators even rises to 76.7%, which is the highest value of all age groups. This could indicate a variety of factors, including possible physical impairments and declining reaction times. While younger drivers, particularly those between the ages of 18 and 25, are often responsible for a higher number of accidents, older drivers often appear to be associated with misconduct when turning or turning.
A total of 317,700 drivers were involved in traffic accidents in 2023, with older people aged 65 and over making up a significant proportion. Stuttgart News report that the likelihood of dying in a traffic accident is higher for people over 65 than for younger vehicle occupants.
The short-term medical and social consequences of such accidents are serious. Older people are less likely to drive, but this does not always protect against accidents. The obvious need to improve road safety for this age group remains urgent.