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Motorcycle Accident in Dortmund: 20-Year-Old Motorcyclist and 71-Year-Old Driver Involved
A motorcycle accident took place in Dortmund yesterday, involving a 20-year-old motorcyclist and a 71-year-old driver. The incident occurred at the merge area with Droote Street, near Airport Street, around 4 pm.
According to reports, the motorcyclist, a local resident of Dortmund, was traveling north on Airport Street, while the 71-year-old driver was moving west on Droote Street and turning left onto Airport Street. The motorcyclist, unfortunately, did not have a helmet on at the time of the accident.
It is believed that the motorcyclist ran a red light, leading to a collision with the oncoming car driven by the 71-year-old resident of Dortmund. The force of the impact was so severe that the motorcyclist was thrown over the car.
Both individuals sustained injuries. The 71-year-old driver sustained minor injuries and was transported to a hospital for treatment. The motorcyclist, on the other hand, sustained severe but non-life-threatening injuries.
Police implemented traffic management measures due to the accident, causing traffic disruptions in the area. The accident site was closed during the investigation. The estimated damage caused by the accident is 13,000 euros.
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Our thoughts are with those affected by this accident, and we hope for their swift recovery.
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