E-scooter accident in Schwäbisch Hall: 24-year-old injured!

E-scooter accident in Schwäbisch Hall: 24-year-old injured!

On Friday, June 13, 2025, several explosive incidents occurred in the region, which provide a conversation. Especially the terror report about an accident on a pedestrian crossing in Schwäbisch Hall attracts attention. A 19-year-old driver collided with a 24-year-old man around 6:45 a.m. on an e-scooter. The young e-scooter driver was slightly injured and had to be taken to the hospital. Such accidents are not very rare, since e-scooters are legally considered to be vehicles and are subject to specific regulations and traffic rules, as Bussgeldkatalog.org reports.

The top speed of the e-scooter is 20 km/h, which makes their safe use in urban areas all the more important. The accidents with e-scooters are increasing. According to the data from destatis.de, the number of e-scooter accidents with personal injury rose by 14 % to 9,425. The doubling of the deaths from 11 to 22 between 2022 and 2023 is worrying

accident escape and break -ins

But that wasn't everything. An unknown road user committed accident escape in a parking lot in Gailsdorf on Friday morning between 9:30 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. He damaged a Mercedes and took an unauthorized manner out of dust - damage of several thousand euros. The police are asking witnesses to report to the Gaildorf police station on 07971 95090.

In addition, the officials were called for a break -in into the Burgberg Tower in Frankenhardt. Here, an unknown perpetrator came to a restaurant between Thursday evening and Friday morning and stolen thieves worth around 250 euros. The attempted access to a beverage supporter failed. The police estimate the total damage to around 1,500 euros and also calls on witnesses to help with the police station Crailsheim on 07951 4800.

security awareness when driving with e-scooters

It is important to be aware of the risks when driving with e-scooters. Incorrect use of the roadway and the influence of alcohol are among the most common causes of accidents. E-scooters have been approved in road traffic in Germany since June 15, 2019 and must be insured. If available, users must use the cycle paths and should be aware of the 0.5-promille limit for alcohol.

Responsibility, both for drivers and for any passers -by, cannot be assessed high enough. Everyone should adhere to the traffic rules to minimize risks and prevent serious accidents.