E-scooter accident in Rohrbach: 43-year-old seriously injured!

E-scooter accident in Rohrbach: 43-year-old seriously injured!

On June 9, 2025, an unfortunate accident occurred in the municipal area of ​​Rohrbach, in which a 43-year-old e-scooter driver was injured. The incident happened around 3:45 p.m. on the connecting road between Fahlenbach and Rohrbach. According to current information, the man was involved alone and there were no other road users. The exact circumstances that led to the accident are so far unclear. The e-scooter driver, living in the community, was immediately brought to the Ilmtalklinik in Pfaffenhofen due to his injuries. This reports Pfaffenhofen Today.

A look at the current accident statistics takes a light on the connection between the increasing use of e-scooters and the increasing number of accidents. According to the [Emobility Insider] (https://emobility-insider.de/neue--- scooter-accident statistics statistics-sind-e scooter-gefaehrlich/), e-scooter accidents make up only a small part of all traffic accidents, namely about 0.6 percent in Lower Saxony. For comparison: bicycle accidents are now about six percent of all traffic accidents, i.e. ten times as many as e-scooter accidents. At the same time, the number of accident -free journeys has increased under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

causes of the accident and prevention

With the increase in e-scooter use, the concerns about traffic safety are also increasing. The police therefore remain vigilant and observe the developments related to e-scooters. In 2023, 446 fatal bicycle accidents were registered in Germany, which was a slight increase compared to the previous year. This raises questions about the security of e-scooter users, especially with regard to the causes of the accident. It remains to be seen whether the Rohrbacher incident can be attributed to technical defects or driving misconduct.

Another remarkable point is that the number of accidents under the influence of alcohol or drugs remains relatively constant for e-scooters. In 2023, 151 accidents in this category were counted, which almost the same compared to the 157 in the previous year.

The discussion about safety in road traffic is also continued in the context of e-scooter use. While these new means of transportation are considered practical, the dangers that they bring with them must also be pointed out. The police and traffic safety initiatives therefore call for caution and recommend responsible use of the e-scooters to avoid accidents in the future.

Overall, it can be hoped that the number of accidents with e-scooters will continue to drop in the next few years through more information and security training. The company is asked to approach the topic with an open look and a good hand so that accidents like that in Rohrbach do not become the agenda.