Grief in Hürth: Tenth grader dies after a serious accident - petition started!

Grief in Hürth: Tenth grader dies after a serious accident - petition started!

In Hürth there is great grief for a ten -year -old girl who died on June 4, 2025 after a tragic accident. The student, who was on the way to physical education with a group of fourth graders, was recorded by a BMW driver at the Theresienhöhe / Frechener Straße intersection, who may have reported a red traffic light. The police are investigating the incident while the city receives Bad News for its security, as this is not the first fatal accident at this point. A 25-year-old school attendant was seriously injured in the same accident and is in a critical condition.

The scene of the accident has now been decorated by grieving with flowers, plush animals and candles. Numerous people commemorate the girl and show their sympathy. On Friday, June 7th, after the accident, she gave her serious injuries, which further fueled the anger and grief in the community. In this incident, several other students and a teacher were violated life -threatening, although their health is currently unknown to the public. According to Express, the last cause of death is in one place that has been criticized twice in recent years due to similar incidents.

petition for more security

Openpetition impressively describes the demand for safer intersections and improved traffic lights as a priority for the security of the citizens.

a worrying statistics

In order to better understand the extent of such tragic events, it is important to take a look at the general traffic accident statistics. According to the statistics of the Federal Statistical Office, the data on the frequency of accidents and causes are of crucial importance in order to develop effective measures in traffic safety policy. The repeated serious accidents on Frechener Straße, which have had an alarming accumulation since 2018, make it clear that there is a need for action. Three accidents, including the sad cases of 2018 and 2021, have illustrated the full extent of the danger situation.

at a time when awareness of traffic safety should grow steadily, the Hürther community with emphasis that politicians actively act in order to avoid future tragedies. The feedback and signatures of the citizens clearly show that a rethink is necessary here - for the safety of all pedestrians and cyclists who cross Frechener Strasse every day.