Overview

• A 62-year-old e-scooter rider in Roßlau sustained serious injuries after crashing into a parked car while riding with a blood alcohol level of 1.2 promille.
• Police and rescue crews responded to the scene, providing medical care and launching an investigation, with property damage estimated at €1,000.
• Newly released 2023 data shows e-scooter crashes in Germany increased by 14%, with fatalities doubling from 11 in 2022 to 22 in 2023.
• Alcohol impairment accounted for 15.1% of e-scooter accidents last year, while improper road use was the leading cause at 19.4%.
• Young people made up 42% of those involved in e-scooter crashes, with 60% of incidents occurring in large cities.