Eighteen-year-old biker meets accident at Dortmund-Nordost intersection, sustains severe injuries; authorities seek out any bystanders with information
In a tragic incident, an 18-year-old motorcyclist sustained serious injuries in a crash on the A2 towards Hannover and the B236 towards Lünen. The Dortmund Police are appealing for witnesses to provide information about the course of events leading up to the accident.
The accident occurred in a curve on the B236 near Lünen, but the reasons for the crash remain unclear. The motorcycle was severely damaged and came to rest near the guardrail. Uninvolved motorists at the scene provided first aid to the injured rider before an ambulance arrived to transport them to a hospital.
A rescue helicopter landed at the scene, but it did not take the injured person. The 18-year-old from Waltrop was subsequently taken to a hospital for treatment.
The Dortmund Police Presidency's traffic accident investigation team recorded the accident and all evidence at the scene. The exit was closed until 21:50 while they conducted their investigation.
If you were a witness to the accident or have any information that could assist the police, please contact the local police department handling the case in Lünen. Their number is 0231/132-4521. Alternatively, local news outlets or community social media pages might have updates or calls for witnesses.
The exit was closed for several hours due to the accident investigation. Motorists are advised to check traffic updates before travelling on these roads. Our thoughts are with the injured individual and their family at this difficult time.
The car-accident on the B236 near Lünen, reported in general-news, remains a mystery as the reasons for the crash are unknown. football enthusiasts might find this unfortunate event more prominent in sports headlines, as it happened off the field and affected a young motorcyclist.
