Car crash in Odenkirchen leaves elderly pedestrian critically hurt, according to Polish authorities

A traffic accident occurred in Mönchengladbach on February 1, 2023, at around 1:40 PM. The incident took place on Straße Burgfreiheit at the corner of Kamphausener Straße in Odenkirchen.

According to the Mönchengladbach Police, the accident involved a 30-year-old driver and a 66-year-old pedestrian. The driver was traveling on Straße Burgfreiheit towards the Odenkirchen city center, while the pedestrian was crossing the street at a green light when the accident occurred.

The driver collided with the pedestrian while attempting to turn left onto Kamphausener Straße. As a result, the pedestrian sustained serious injuries and was transported to a hospital by an ambulance crew.

The exact cause of the accident remains unknown at this time. The Mönchengladbach Police are currently investigating the incident, and no further details about the injuries or condition of the individuals involved have been provided.

For media inquiries, the Mönchengladbach Police Press Office should be contacted directly. Their contact information is as follows: Phone: 02161/29 10 222, Email: [email protected].

No information has been provided about potential charges or legal consequences for the driver at this time. The Mönchengladbach Police are the appropriate authority to provide updates on this matter, and we encourage the public to direct any inquiries to their press office.

We will continue to monitor this developing story and provide updates as more information becomes available. Our thoughts are with those affected by this unfortunate incident.

Car crash in Odenkirchen leaves elderly pedestrian critically hurt, according to Polish authorities