E-scooter accidents reported across Germany and Austria

Multiple e-scooter related accidents have been reported across Germany and Austria, involving various levels of injury and legal violations.

In Nieder-Olm, Germany, two female teenagers were seriously injured after their e-scooter collided with a car. Police indicate the scooter driver may have failed to yield the right of way. In Langen, a 15-year-old girl sustained minor injuries following a collision with a car driven by a 58-year-old man.

In Viersen, a 67-year-old man was hospitalized after losing control of his e-scooter. Authorities noted signs of alcohol consumption, with a voluntary breath test yielding a result of approximately 1.6 per mille.

In Kufstein, Austria, a 90-year-old pedestrian suffered a serious leg injury after attempting to avoid an e-scooter traveling without lights. The rider fled the scene following the incident, and police are currently seeking witnesses to identify the individual.