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Serious motorcycle accident near Groß-Umstadt: witnesses urgently sought!
Serious traffic accident in Münster: motorcyclist injured, driver fails to see right of way. Police call for witnesses.
Serious motorcycle accident near Groß-Umstadt: witnesses urgently sought!
On May 29, 2025, a serious traffic accident occurred on the L 3413 near Groß-Umstadt, Dorndiel district, shortly before 3 p.m. As main-echo.de reports, a 17-year-old motorcyclist from Groß-Umstadt, who was driving a Honda, and a 21-year-old driver from Münster, who was driving an Opel Corsa, collided. When driving out of Dorndiel, the driver overlooked the motorcyclist who had the right of way, which led to a collision. The motorcyclist fell and sustained serious injuries. A rescue helicopter was used to provide medical care and took him to a hospital. The material damage to both vehicles is estimated at around 7,500 euros.
Several emergency services were on site at the accident. The Dieburg police station, the Dorndiel fire department as well as two ambulances and an emergency doctor supported the accident. The route had to be closed briefly during these measures.
Accident statistics in Hesse
Traffic accidents are a serious problem in Hesse. In 2022, a total of 208 people died in traffic accidents in this state. This shows an increase of 25 deaths compared to 2021, where 183 people died in accidents, as hessenschau.de highlights. The current traffic situation in Hesse, including the often busy roads and motorways such as A3, A5 and A66, is regularly analyzed and documented.
The Southeast Hesse Police Department reports a slight decrease in traffic accidents. A total of 13,859 accidents were registered in 2024, compared to 13,895 in 2023. The number of seriously injured people fell to 355, while road deaths rose to 25, which is an alarming development. These victims included seven pedestrians and four cyclists, highlighting the dangers to vulnerable road users. ppsoh.polizei.hessen.de also speaks of a significant decrease in accidents under the influence of alcohol, while accidents involving e-scooters continue to increase.
Call for witnesses
After the serious accident in Dorndiel, the police are also looking for witnesses to another incident in Münster. An unknown road user damaged a gray Mazda on Altheimer Strasse between Wednesday, 9 p.m. and Thursday, 10 a.m. The damage is estimated at around 2000 euros. Witnesses are asked to contact the Dieburg police station on 06071-96560.