Berlin Sees Two Fatal Traffic Incidents Highlighting Road Safety Concerns

A court case begins over a 2022 crash involving a moped car, while a recent e-scooter collision claims a life in Wedding.

A 27-year-old driver is on trial in Berlin for causing a 2022 crash that killed two people in a moped car and injured two pedestrians.
The court heard that the driver failed to notice the moped car during a lane change, causing it to collide with a traffic light pole.
In a separate incident, a 25-year-old e-scooter rider died after running a red light and being struck by a car in Wedding earlier this week.
The e-scooter fatality brings Berlin's 2024 traffic death toll to 51, surpassing last year's total of 33.
Authorities emphasize the need for improved road safety, with fatalities spanning various modes of transport, including pedestrians, cyclists, and motorized vehicles.