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Elderly Driver Fails to Notice 74-Year-Old Pedestrian, Resulting in Collision

Elderly Pedestrian Slightly Injured in Hattingen, Ennepe-Ruhr District, Following Police Jurisdiction Incident

Elderly Motorist Neglects to Notice Elderly Pedestrian, Resulting in Collision in Hattingen
Elderly Motorist Neglects to Notice Elderly Pedestrian, Resulting in Collision in Hattingen

Elderly Driver Fails to Notice 74-Year-Old Pedestrian, Resulting in Collision

On July 5, 2025, at 11:30 AM, a traffic accident occurred on the Rewe parking lot in Hattingen Mitte. The accident involved an 89-year-old Hattingen resident who was driving a car and a 74-year-old pedestrian, both residents of the town.

According to reports, the pedestrian had changed sides just before the collision, which caused the 89-year-old driver to overlook him. The driver was intending to leave the parking spot when the accident occurred. As a result, the 74-year-old pedestrian fell and sustained minor injuries.

The Ennepe-Ruhr-Kreis Police Department is investigating the incident, and the police spokesperson for the department, Christoph Hüls, can be contacted for inquiries regarding the traffic accident. The department can be reached at Strückerberger Straße 32, 58256 Ennepetal, by phone at 02333 9166-1200, or by mobile at 0174/6310227. Emails can also be sent to [email protected].

No further details about the condition of either the pedestrian or the driver were provided in the article. The police department encourages anyone with information about the incident to come forward and contact them.

This unfortunate incident serves as a reminder for all road users to remain vigilant and aware of their surroundings at all times.

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