Particle.news

Download on the App Store

Scooter Rider Critically Injured in Crash Near Weser Dike in Sandstedt

Police say livestock guardian dogs at a fence startled the 35-year-old.

Overview

  • Police report the crash happened Sunday around 19:20 on the Deichverteidigungsweg in Hagen im Bremischen in the Cuxhaven district.
  • The rider lost control after encountering several larger herd guardian dogs by a fence on the dike.
  • Despite wearing a helmet, he sustained life-threatening injuries in the single-vehicle fall.
  • A rescue helicopter transported him to a hospital for treatment, and no further condition update has been made public.
  • Outlets citing dpa attribute the account to police, and no information has been released on dog ownership or potential legal action.