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Serious accident in Cologne-Junkersdorf: pedestrian hit by a box truck!
A 26-year-old pedestrian was hit by a box truck in Cologne-Junkersdorf on August 13th and seriously injured.
Serious accident in Cologne-Junkersdorf: pedestrian hit by a box truck!
A serious accident caused excitement among the residents of Cologne-Junkersdorf on Thursday, August 13, 2025. At around 4:45 p.m., a 26-year-old pedestrian was hit by a box truck and suffered serious injuries. The accident occurred when the young man suddenly stepped onto Max-Planck-Straße to cross the street. Despite the rapid response of the emergency services, the man was taken to hospital with serious head injuries, where he is now being treated.
The panel van, a Fiat Doblo, was driven by a 66-year-old driver. The police have now commissioned a traffic commissioner to investigate. One focus is on the circumstances of the accident, particularly whether the pedestrian was wearing headphones at the time of the incident. This could explain why he suddenly entered the street without paying attention to the traffic. The investigation is still ongoing and is intended to shed light on the exact circumstances of the tragic incident.
Consequences of the incident
The accident not only severely affected the young man's life, but also raised questions about road safety in Cologne. Pedestrians and drivers apparently have to pay more attention to each other here. One wonders: What can be done to prevent such accidents in the future? Road safety campaigns or better signage could be long overdue here.
Especially in a city like Cologne, where both pedestrians and vehicles travel in small spaces, it is important that all road users take their responsibilities seriously. Awareness of the dangers in road traffic must be increased in order to prevent accidents.
How the situation surrounding the accident develops remains to be seen. In any case, residents are concerned and hope for faster and safer solutions that minimize the risk to pedestrians.